These are the most advanced attack helicopters based on the combined score of performance, speed, protection, agility, firepower capabilities and avionics. It includes only best attack helicopters that are currently in service.
Top 10 Most Advanced Attack Helicopters
1. AH-64E Apache Guardian
2. AH-1Z Viper
3. Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B
4. Mil Mi-28 Havoc
5. Eurocopter Tiger
6. Z-10
7. Denel AH-2 Rooivalk
8. Agusta A129 Mangusta
9. AH-64D Longbow Apache
10. Mil Mi-24 Hind
1. AH-64E Apache Guardian (USA)
As far as best attack helicopters go, the American four-blade, twin-turboshaft with a tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement and a tandem cockpit for a two-man crew, Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian is the most advanced ever built.
With a maximum speed of 300 km/h, AH-64E Apache Guardian has a 30-mm cannon and carries 16 AGM-114L Hellfire, 2 anti-tank missiles, four AIM-92 Stinger or two AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, two AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radiation missiles and 19-shot Hydra 70 rocket pod.
2. Bell AH-1Z Viper (USA)
The world’s most advanced attack helicopter, Bell AH-1Z is a modern version the AH-1 Cobra. Bell AH-1Z flies with the most advanced aircraft weapons and survivability equipment in the world. It is the only attack helicopter with a fully-integrated air-to-air missile capability.
The Bell AH-1Z Viper has a 20-mm (with 750 rounds) three-barrel cannon and carries AGM-114A/B/C anti-tank missiles, AGM-114F anti-ship missiles, AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, pods with 70-mm unoperated rockets, free-fall bombs.
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3. Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B (Russia)
The newer, improved, two-seat version of the Ka-50, is one of the fastest and most advanced attack helicopters in the world. Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B is a multi-role, incredibly strong all-weather attack helicopter. One of the most maneuverable, next-generation attack helicopters, capable operating in daytime and at night.
The Ka-52 uses a 30-mm cannon (460 rounds), 12 Vikhr (AT-9 Spiral) anti-tank missiles or four Igla-V air-to-air missiles, and can carry quite a few unguided rockets and Igla air-to-air missiles.
4. Mil Mi-28 Havoc (Russia)
The Russian all-weather, day-night, two-seat anti-armor, Mil Mi-28 Havoc is one of the most advanced heavily-armored attack helicopters. It is a dedicated attack helicopter with no intended secondary transport capability. It is in service with the Russian army since 2006.
With maximum speed of 320 km/h, Mil Mi-28 Havoc has a 30-mm cannon and carries 9 M114 Shturm-C, 9 M120 / 9 M121F Vikhr or 9 A-2200 anti-tank guided missiles.
5. Eurocopter Tiger (France/Germany)
One of the most advanced attack helicopters, Eurocopter Tiger is currently in service with the Germany and France’s air forces. It’s a four-bladed, twin-engined, medium-weight attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003.
It has a 30 mm cannon and carries eight HOT 2, HOT 3 or Trigat 2 anti-tank missiles; four Stinger 2 or Mistral short-range air-to-air missiles, 68 x 68-mm rockets and podded 12.7-mm guns.
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