AH-64E Apache vs Mi-28NM Havoc
Attack helicopters ยท ๐บ๐ธ United States vs ๐ท๐บ Russia
The world's most numerous attack helicopter, now able to control drones and strike from behind cover with the Longbow radar above its rotor.
Russia's dedicated night-attack helicopter with a crew armor capsule rated against 20mm hits and a mast-mounted radar in the NM version.
Key differences
- AH-64E Apache flies farther: 476 vs 450 km (+6%).
- Mi-28NM Havoc is cheaper: ~$18M vs ~$52M per unit.
- AH-64E Apache is far more numerous: 2,700+ built vs 130+.
- Mi-28NM Havoc is the newer design (entered service 2009 vs 1986).
Specifications side by side
| AH-64E Apache | Mi-28NM Havoc | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Country of origin | ๐ท๐บ Russia |
| 1986 | In service since | 2009 |
| 293 km/h | Top speed | 300 km/h |
| 476 km | Range | 450 km |
| 8 t | Weight | 8.6 t |
| 2 | Crew | 2 |
| 30mm M230, 16ร AGM-114 Hellfire / JAGM, Hydra 70 rockets | Armament | 30mm 2A42, Ataka / LMUR ATGM, S-8 rockets |
| ~$52M | Unit cost | ~$18M |
| 2,700+ | Units built | 130+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.