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AH-64 Apache vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 30 September 1975 18 December 2017
Year introduced 1984 --
Number produced 2400 units N/A
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 24.9 m
Height 5.0 m 7.0 m
Length 17.7 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 480 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache is a Military Helicopters built by Boeing, while the MV-75 Cheyenne II is a Military Transport Aircraft by Bell.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 556 km/h for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 3,900 km for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The MV-75 Cheyenne II operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache.

The AH-64 Apache first flew 42 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1975 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 15.4 meters.