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AH-64 Apache vs EC665 Tiger

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Eurocopter
First flight 30 September 1975 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1984 2002
Number produced 2400 units 180 units
Average unit price $33 million $36 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 4.5 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 17.7 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 480 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the AH-64 Apache at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.