Apache

AH-64
Type	Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics / Westland
Introduction	1984
Status	Active
Number built	500+ (as of September, 2007)

• Dimensions
  • Length:- 14.97m
  • RotorSpan:- 5.23m
  • Height:- 4.95
  • MTOW:- 22,282lbs

• Perfomance
  • Max Speed:- 162mph
  • Max Range:- 1,180miles
  • Service Ceiling:- 9,470ft
  • Climb Rate:- 2,415ft/min

• Armament
  • 1x30mm Cannon
• Mission Specific Armament
  • 16 x AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles
  • 4 x Hydra-70 2.75in 7/14-Shot rocket pods
  • 4 x Hydra-70 2.75in 14-Shot rocket pods
  • 18 x Stinger Air-to-Air missiles
  • 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles
  • 2 x Sidearm ARM (Anti-Radiation) missiles

The AH-64 Apache saw total success in the first Persian Gulf War, able to attack Iraqi AFV's with near-impunity. Night Vision, FLIR and TV cameras all contributed in the magnificent killing capabilities of the system in that conflict.

The British utilize a form of the Apache in the WAH-64D that are produced by the British firm of AgustaWestland. Other export customers have fielded the D model and include Israel, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.