Helicopter
WeaponSpecs tracks 48 helicopter models from 11 countries, including the AH-64D Apache Longbow, AH-64E Apache Guardian, AH-1Z Viper. Compare any of them side by side on speed, range, firepower, protection and public unit cost, or use the Decision Advisor to rank them against your own mission priorities.
Popular match-ups
All head-to-heads
65 helicopter match-ups
Grouped by system, A to Z. Every entry opens a full side-by-side spec comparison.
AH-1Z Viper 10
AH-64D Apache Longbow 3
AH-64E Apache Guardian 9
CH-47F Chinook 4
Ka-52 Alligator 7
Mi-24 Hind 6
Mi-26 2
Show the remaining 17 match-ups (M to Z)
Mi-28NM 5
Mi-35M 4
Mi-8MTV-5 3
T129 ATAK 2
Z-10 1
Pick two or more helicopters below, then hit Compare.
Airbus Helicopters 
Leonardo 
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 
Denel Aviation 
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 
Leonardo 
Frequently asked questions
How many helicopter systems are there? +
WeaponSpecs tracks 48 helicopter systems with full, filterable specifications you can compare side by side.
Which helicopter is the fastest? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest helicopter we track, at 565 km/h.
Which helicopter has the longest range? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the longest range among the helicopter systems in our database, at 1,627 km.
Which helicopter carries the largest payload? +
The Airbus Helicopters NH90 Caiman carries the largest weapons payload among the helicopter systems we track, at 4,000 kg.
How much do helicopter systems cost? +
Public unit-cost figures for helicopter systems are approximations at best, defense pricing depends on contract terms, offsets and configuration. Use the compare tool to see the public figures we do have side by side.