AH-64 Apache vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

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 Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 30 September 1975
Year of introduction 1984
Number produced 2400 units
Average unit price $33 million
Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
Picture of Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 17 June 1982
Year of introduction 1995
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $16 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 14.5 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 16.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 460 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW β—‰
3-view profile of Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

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