A Cold War-era product designed to destroy tanks and support ground forces, the venerable AH-64 'Apache' helicopter is still a vital, over-battlefield force to be reckoned with. Its ability to lay down fire with an impressive array of missiles, rockets, and cannon while achieving survivability through onboard systems, armoring, and a two-person crew, have made the Apache attack helicopter series one of the best in the world. Beyond the U.S., over a dozen operators have committed to the type.
2 CREW
Speed
183 MPH
Ceiling
20,997 FEET
Range
1,181 MILES
Mission Roles
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-ARMOR
CLOSE SUPPORT
RECON
TRAINING
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Manufacturer(s) Boeing Company - USA / Hughes - USA
Production 2,000 Units
16 Total
Egypt; Greece; India; Indonesia; Israel; Japan (Modern); Kuwait; Morocco (ordered); Netherlands; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Korea; Taiwan; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States
(List includes former, current, and potential operating nations)
AH-64A/D: 2 x General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines developing 1,890 horsepower driving four-bladed main rotor and four-bladed tail rotor.
Operational Range 1,181 miles | 1,900 km | 1,026 nm
Rate-of-Climb 2,500 ft/min | 762 m/min
(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the AH-64A/D production model)
Length 58.23 feet (17.75 meters)
Width 48.06 feet (14.65 meters)
Height 12.70 feet (3.87 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the AH-64A/D production model)
Empty 11,387 lb (5,165 kg)
M.T.O.W. 23,005 lb (10,435 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the AH-64A/D production model)
1 x 30mm M230 Chain Gun in traversing mount at chin position afforded 1,200 of 30mm ammunition.
Externally-held ordnance set across four underwing hardpoints, two per wing stub. These positions support AGM-114 'Hellfire' or 'Spike' Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs), AIM-92 'Stinger' Air-to-Air Missiles (AAMs), 70mm "Hydra" 70/ 70mm CRV7 / 70mm APKWS seven- and nineteen-shot rocket pods, and fuel stores.
Up to sixteen total ATGMs can be carried.
Apache Longbow models support AIM-92 AAMs on wingtips through a twin-missile mounting. Supported Types:
Automatic Cannon(s)
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
AH-64 'Apache' - Base Series Designation.
AH-64A - Initial production mark; 2 x GE T700 turboshaft engines, later upgraded to T701 and then T701C units.
AH-64B - Proposed AH-64A upgrade of 1991 with all-new main rotor, GPS navigation, and upgraded communications suite; initiative ended in 1992.
AH-64B+ - Proposed upgrade of A-models; changed to AH-64C designation.
AH-64C - Proposed upgrade to A-models with 700C engines; abandoned in 1993.
AH-64D 'Apache Longbow' - Upgraded/modernized Apache with radar; mast-mounted AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire-Control Radar unit with Radio Frequency Interferometer (RFI); T700-GE-701C engines; revised forward fuselage; improved navigation, communications, and survivability; AIM-92 'Stinger' missile support.
AH-64D Block III - Proposed upgrade of 2012, becoming the AH-64E.
AH-64D 'Saraph' - Israeli Air Force variant of 1990.
AH-64D-I - Israeli Air Force variant; modernized.
AH-64E 'Guardian' - Improved digital equipment with JTIDS; T700-GE-701D engines; upgraded transmission; UAV support; refined undercarriage; all-new composite main rotor blades; maritime capability; updated Longbow radar; new datalink; increased performance.
AH-64E Block 2 'Compound Apache' - Proposed interim upgrade with improved performance (213mph rated speed).
AH-64F - Proposed Apache upgrade of 2014; improved performance through fixed wing members, new 3,000hp turboshaft engines, articulating tail rotor, and retractable undercarriage; proposed for U.S. Army FVL program.
AH-64 'Sea Apache' - Proposed navalized variant for maritime operations for USMC and USN services.
Apache AH.1 - British Royal Navy model of local licensed assembly by AgustaWestland; based in the AH-64D Block I.
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Automatic Cannon(s)
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
