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AH-64 Apache vs Z-10

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Z-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Changhe
First flight 30 September 1975 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1984 2012
Number produced 2400 units 109 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.0 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 17.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 480 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 28 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Z-10?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.