AH-64D Apache
Type: attack_helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 2006
Overview
Japan operates a small fleet of ~13 AH-64D Apaches license-built by Fuji Heavy Industries. The Longbow FCR fire control radar enables fire-and-forget Hellfire engagement, though the fleet is among the smallest Apache operators globally.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 (Pilot + CPG) |
|---|---|
| armament | M230 30mm chain gun; AGM-114 Hellfire; Hydra 70 rockets |
| avionics | AN/APG-78 Longbow FCR; TADS/PNVS; digital glass cockpit |
| max_speed | 293 km/h |
| fleet_size | ~13 aircraft |
Operators
- Japan (JGSDF)
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