AH-64 Apache vs AH-1 Cobra

American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict.
Picture of AH-64 Apache
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 30 September 1975
Year of introduction 1984
Number produced 2400 units
Average unit price $33 million
American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation.
Picture of AH-1 Cobra
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 7 September 1965
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 1116 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 17.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h β—‰
Operational range 485 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,670 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,352 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW β—‰
3-view profile of AH-64 Apache
Wingspan 13.4 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 17.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 277 km/h β—‰
Operational range 232 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,579 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW β—‰
3-view profile of AH-1 Cobra

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