Around the world, defense forces fly two variants of the AH-64 Apache multi-mission combat helicopters: the AH-64A Apache and the next-generation version, the AH-64D. Equipped with radar, the aircraft is known as the AH-64D Apache Longbow, without radar it is the AH-64D Apache.
The AH-64A Apache was widely recognized as the most advanced combat-proven attack helicopter in the world for the past decade and is the predecessor of today's unmatched AH-64D Apache Longbow multi-mission combat helicopter. Some 900 AH-64As are in service worldwide for the U.S. Army and five international customers. The Apache uses laser, infrared and other high technology systems like the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor to find, track and attack armored and other targets. The AH-64A were 85% or more combat ready when called upon in the Gulf War.
Primary Function: Day/night, twin-engined, attack/reconnaissance helicopter.
Contractor: McDonnell Douglas (Boeing)
Crew: Two
Powerplant
Two T700-GE-701C turboshafts each rated at 1,800 shp (1342 kW)
Dimensions
Length: 58.17 ft (17.73 m)
Wingspan: 17.15 ft (5.227 m)
Height: 15.24 ft (4.64 m)
Weights
Empty: 11,387 lb (5165 kg)
Maximum Takeoff: 15,075 lb (6838 kg) -- gross
Performance
Speed: 153 kt (284 kph)
Ceiling: N/A
Range: 400 km - internal fuel
1,900 km - internal and external fuel
Armament
M230 30mm Gun
70mm (2.75 inch) Hydra-70 Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets
AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles
AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radar missile
AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air missiles
