Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian vs Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator
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 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian
Wins 6/11 |  Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator
Wins 5/11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 293 km/h | 300 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 265 km/h ✓ | 250 km/h |
| Range (km) | 480 km ✓ | 460 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,400 m ✓ | 5,500 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 13 m/s ✓ | 10 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 771 kg | 2,000 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 17.73 m | 13.5 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 5,165 kg | 7,800 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 10,433 kg | 10,400 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,000 hp | 2,400 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $35,000,000 | $16,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 2,600 ✓ | 150 |
| Operator countries | 17 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian and Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 300 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian has the longest range at 480 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator carries the largest weapons payload at 2,000 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Russian Helicopters Ka-52 Alligator has the lower public unit-cost figure at 16,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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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