AH-64 Apache

AH-64 Apache

Type: Attack Helicopter

Domain: air

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Boeing

First Deployed: 1986

Overview

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. It is the primary attack helicopter of the US Army.

Technical Specifications

crew2 (pilot + CPG in tandem)
radarAN/APG-78 Longbow MMW fire control radar (D model)
range476 km ferry / 150 km combat
engine2x GE T700-GE-701D turboshaft (1,994 shp each)
weight5,165 kg empty
ceiling21,000 ft
armament1x 30mm M230 chain gun (1,200 rpm), 4 wing pylons for 16x AGM-114 Hellfire or 76x 70mm rockets, AIM-92 Stinger
max_speed295 km/h

Operators

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