Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Full specs: Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 leads on range (1,000 vs 480 km). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 293 km/h | 305 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 265 km/h ✓ | 245 km/h |
| Range (km) | 480 km | 1,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,400 m ✓ | 6,000 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 13 m/s | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 4 | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 771 kg ✓ | 600 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 17.73 m | 13.68 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 5,165 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 10,433 kg | 4,100 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Troop capacity | N/A | 10 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,000 hp ✓ | 850 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $35,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 2,600 ✓ | 1,000 |
| Operator countries | 17 ✓ | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 305 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 has the longest range at 1,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian carries the largest weapons payload at 771 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian has the lower public unit-cost figure at 35,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian has the higher hardpoints at 4.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian has the higher cruise speed at 265 km/h.
Is the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian 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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