Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow vs Boeing CH-47F Chinook
Full specs: Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow Boeing CH-47F Chinook
Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow and Boeing CH-47F Chinook are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing CH-47F Chinook leads on range (741 vs 480 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 265 km/h | 315 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 260 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Range (km) | 480 km | 741 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,400 m ✓ | 5,640 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 13 m/s | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 4 | N/A |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 771 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 17.73 m | 30.1 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 5,165 kg | 11,055 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 10,107 kg | 22,680 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 3 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | N/A | 12,700 kg |
| Troop capacity | N/A | 33 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,890 hp | 4,868 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $26,000,000 ✓ | $38,500,000 |
| Units built | 800 | 1,200 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 11 | 20 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow and Boeing CH-47F Chinook? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 315 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the longest range at 741 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow carries the largest weapons payload at 771 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow has the lower public unit-cost figure at 26,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow has the higher cruise speed at 260 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow has the higher service ceiling at 6,400 m.
Is the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow better than the Boeing CH-47F Chinook? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing CH-47F Chinook leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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