Here is a comparison between the American Apache (AH-64 Apache) and the Russian Apache (Ka-52 Alligator), showing the differences between them in terms of performance, armament and technology:

1. Design and maneuverability

AH-64 Apache (American): A traditional attack helicopter with a single axis of rotation and a tail rotor, providing excellent stability and ease of control, but less maneuverable compared to helicopters with coaxial rotors.

Ka-52 Alligator (Russian): It features a coaxial rotor design without a tail rotor, which gives it high maneuverability, better stability in harsh weather, and the ability to fly sideways and reverse at speed.

2. Speed ​​and range

AH-64 Apache: Its maximum speed is 293 km/h, and its range is up to 480 km without additional fuel tanks.

Ka-52 Alligator: Slightly faster, with a speed of up to 315 km/h, and a range of up to 545 km without additional tanks.

3. Armament

AH-64 Apache:

30 mm M230 machine gun.

Laser or radar-guided Hellfire missiles (range 8-11 km).

Stinger or Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.

70 mm unguided shells.

Ka-52 Alligator:

30 mm 2A42 gun, slightly longer range than the Apache.

Vikhr or Ataka guided missiles (range 8-12 km).

Igla-V air-to-air missiles.

Possibility of loading small cruise missiles such as the Kh-25, which gives it greater firepower against armor.

4. Protection and armor

AH-64 Apache: It has durable armor that resists bullets up to 23 mm, armored glass for the cabin, and an anti-missile system.

Ka-52 Alligator: Armored against bullets up to 30 mm, and the cabin is equipped with ejection seats for pilots, something that the Apache does not have.

5. Technology and electronics

AH-64 Apache:

Powerful Longbow radar, which allows targeting 128 targets simultaneously.

Advanced thermal sensors enable it to fight day and night.

Ka-52 Alligator:

Radar with a slightly longer range than the Apache, but with less accuracy.

Advanced thermal sensors and electronic jamming devices.

6. Production and combat use

AH-64 Apache: Entered service in 1986, and proved its effectiveness in multiple wars (Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria).

Ka-52 Alligator: Entered service in 2011, and its strength was demonstrated in Ukraine and Syria, but it has less combat experience compared to the Apache.

Conclusion

The AH-64 Apache has superior radar, combat experience, and high accuracy in targeting moving targets.

The Ka-52 Alligator has superior speed, maneuverability, and diverse firepower, but is less widespread and experienced.

Each helicopter has its own advantages, and the choice between them depends on the nature of the mission and the combat environment.