Attack and combat helicopters compared across speed, weapons systems, sensors, survivability, and mission flexibility.
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馃嚭馃嚫 United States 路 2011
馃嚪馃嚭 Russia 路 2011
| Specification | AH-64E Apache | Ka-52 Alligator |
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed | 182 mph (293 km/h) | 186 mph (300 km/h) |
| Range | 295 mi (476 km) | 683 mi (1,100 km) with ferry tanks |
| Service Ceiling | 21,000 ft | 18,000 ft |
| Weapons | M230 30mm chain gun + AGM-114 Hellfire + Hydra 70 rockets + AIM-92 Stinger | 2A42 30mm autocannon + Vikhr-1 ATGMs + S-8/S-13 rockets + Igla AAMs |
| Max Weapons Load | 3,200 lb (1,451 kg) | 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2x GE T700-GE-701D (1,994 shp each) | 2x Klimov VK-2500 (2,400 shp each) |
| Unit Cost | $35.5M (FY2023) | $16M (estimated) |
