US attack helicopter by Boeing, world's most proven
Anti-armor warfare and close air support
Russian attack helicopter by Kamov, coaxial rotor design
Anti-armor and reconnaissance in combined arms
The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the world's most combat-proven attack helicopter with advanced sensors and Hellfire missiles. The Ka-52 Alligator is Russia's coaxial-rotor attack helicopter with better speed and armor but less combat experience. Apache wins on proven capability; Ka-52 on raw performance.
Apache has decades of proven combat success and superior sensors/weapons integration. Ka-52 has innovative design (coaxial rotors, ejection seats) but Ukraine revealed serious survivability issues. Apache is the safer choice.
Choose AH-64E Apache Guardian if
Anti-armor warfare and close air support
| Metric | AH-64E Apache Guardian | Ka-52 Alligator | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(km/h) | 293 | 300 | -2% |
| Units Built | 2,400+ | 250+ | +860% |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $35M | $16M |
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All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
AH-64E Apache Guardian
293 km/h
Ka-52 Alligator
300 km/h🏆
AH-64E Apache Guardian
AGM-114 Hellfire (fire-and-forget)🏆
Ka-52 Alligator
Vikhr ATGM (beam-riding)
AH-64E Apache Guardian
2,400+🏆
Ka-52 Alligator
250+
AH-64E Apache Guardian
$35M
Ka-52 Alligator
$16M🏆
AH-64E Apache Guardian
Extensive (Gulf War, Iraq, Afghan)🏆
Ka-52 Alligator
Ukraine (mixed results)
The Apache has a decades-long proven track record. Ka-52 suffered significant losses in Ukraine (30+ destroyed) from MANPADS and air defenses, though it proved effective when used with proper support.
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| Attribute | AH-64E Apache Guardian | Ka-52 Alligator |
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(km/h) | 293 | 300 |
| Weapons Payload(kg) | 1,130 kg + Hellfires | 2,000 kg + Vikhrs |
| Units Built | 2,400+ | 250+ |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $35M | $16M |
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