America’s AH-64 Apache vs Russia’s KA-52 Alligator

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America’s AH-64 Apache vs Russia’s KA-52 Alligator

The American AH-64 Apache and the Russian KA-52 Alligator are two of the world’s most advance and deadliest war machines. We’ll hypothetically compare these helicopters in this video, and try to determine which would win in a real battlefield scenario.

1. Let’s have a quick look at the specifications first.
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine attack helicopter developed for US Army in 1984. The US Army has more than 2000 Apaches in service. As of today, per unit cost of the latest variant is around $39M. Operated by crew of 2 the gunship’s empty weight is 11,387 lb, and maximum take-off weight is 23,000 Ib. The helicopter comes with 4 hardpoints on stub wings, a station on each wingtip for twin missile pack in addition to a 30 mm chain gun with 1,200 rounds.

On the other hand, the first KA-52 Alligator was rolled out in 1997. The Russian Army has more than 100 KA-52 helicopters in its service. As of today, per unit cost of the latest variant is around $18M. Operated by crew of 2 the gunship’s empty weight is 16,976 lb, and maximum take-off weight is 23,810 Ib. The alligator is fitted with 4 under-wing hardpoints and 2 wingtips hardpoints for countermeasures or air-to-air missiles. The gunship is armed with a semi-rigid 30 mm cannon having 460 rounds of ammunition.

2. Performance
The Apache is equipped with two turbo shaft engines generating 3,780hp combined...

Similarly the Alligator is powered by 2 turbo shaft engines driving two contra rotating main rotors. Each engine produces maximum power of 2,400hp...

The Apache accelerates faster than the Alligator and has greater ferry range, but the Russian gunship has higher top speed. However overall in terms of engine power and agility, both attack helicopters have their own strengths and weaknesses.

3. Survivability
The apache has crew compartment shield between the cockpits in such a way, that at least one crew member can survive the hits. The compartment and the rotor blades are designed to sustain direct hits from 23 mm rounds…

Whereas, a high degree of Ka-52 survivability is ensured by the pilot’s cockpit, fitted with steel plates that can withstand direct hits from 20 mm projectiles. Protection of fuel tanks, controls, drive system, auxiliary power unit are also heavily armored. Hydraulic and the rotor blades are made from composite material…

Overall the Russian alligator is slightly superior in terms of crew survivability due to its protected Armor, pilot ejection system and overall ruggedness.

4. Radar & Avionics
The Apache is equipped with millimeter-wave Longbow radar, which can perform under poor-visibility. Lockheed Martin has developed a new targeting and night vision system for the Apache...

In contrast, the alligator is equipped with nose-mounted Radar with two antennas for aerial and ground targets...

In this category the American Apache is better than the Russian attack helicopters due to its superior sensors and avionics.

5. Firepower
The apache is equipped with 30mm automatic chain gun with 625 rounds a minute. The helicopter has capacity for up to 1,200 rounds of ammunition. Apache is armed with the Hellfire air-to-surface missile with fire and forget mode. The Range of the missile is around 5 to 8 miles…

On the other hand, the alligator is equipped with 30 mm semi-rigid movable gun installed under the fuselage. The 6 externally wing-mounted hardpoints can carry wide array of weaponry. These Hardpoints can be armed with laser guided missiles…

In this category, both gunships are at par as both have wide array of advanced weaponry at their disposal.

So what are your thoughts regarding which attack helicopter is better and why, please let us know in the comments section. Also be sure to check out our other military videos. Thanks for watching and as always don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.

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