• Combat proven • All-weather capability • Advanced weapons systems
Hughes developed the AH-64 Apache in response to the Warsaw Pact’s massive armoured strength. Produced by McDonnell Douglas, the AH-64 can engage tanks, often at a safe distance, even at night and in bad weather. The Apache uses advanced sensors to detect enemy vehicles. It then stalks them, using natural cover as a shield, before rising above the treeline to launch laser-guided Hellfire missiles.
Apache agility ^
Although tho AH-64 often attacks from covor. high speed and manoeuvrability аго important factors for survival.
A Hellfire launch
An AGM-114 Hellfire missile is tired by an Apache during tests. The missile homes in on a laser – designated target, which has been marked by another aircraft, ground forces or the AH-64 itself.
A Purposeful appearance
Hughes designed the AH-64 tor maximum survivability and effectiveness – not good looks.
▼ Hidden danger
In a classic example of terrain masking, this Apache demonstrates the aircraft’s ability to use natural cover while preparing to attack.
FACTS AND
>■ An Apache battalion consists of 18 AH-64s and 13 OH-58 scout helicopters for target spotting and designation.
>■ AH-64s escorted MH-53J helicopters in the first mission of Desert Storm.
► More than 500 Iraqi tanks were destroyed by US Army Apaches.
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>■ Apaches of the 10tst Aviation Regiment fired tho first Allied shots of the Gulf War against Iraqi radar installations.
>- Leased US Army AH-64As wore delivered to the Netherlands army in 1996.
>■ New developments have led to tho advanced AH-64D Longbow Apache.
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Apaches porformod with devastating effect during the Gulf War, with crews finding and destroying targets oven in thick smoke when visibility was often down to 200 metres (600 ft.).
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AH-64A Apache
Type: two-seat as weather attack holicopte-
Powerplant: two 1285-kW (1.700-hp.) General Electric T700-GE-701 turboshaft engines
Maximum speed: 293 kmti (182 m p h)
Range: 4?8 km (265 mi.)
Service ceiling: 6400 m (21.000 ft)
Weights: empty 5165 kg (11.363 tb): maximum take-off 9525 kg C20.995 lb >
Armament: one 30-mm M230 Chain Gun cannon with 1.200 rounds of US, ADEN or DEFA ammuwtion. up fo 16AGM-114 Moil fire loser-guided missiles or up to 76 fotdmg-fm rockets; various othor combmations of rocket prejecWee, guts and missiles
Dimensions:
m»n rotor diameter 14.63 m (48 ft.)
fuselage length 14.97 m (49 ft. 2 in.)
rwght 4.G6m(l5ft. 4 in.)
mam rotor disc area 168 11 m (1.809 sq. ft.)
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This early product*»! uircratt carries standard
US Army markings and paint scheme.
In service the aircraft rarely sports any
form of individual or unit marking.
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KIOWA IN THE TREES: Small and agile, the OH-580 can often got closer to the enemy, and provides a ‘cone – of reflected laser energy for the АН-64’s missiles.
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KIOWA WARRIOR:
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APACHOTTAND-OFF: As it e. л hgh-vaiue target used, the Apacf<e often stands off at а sate distance and launches Hetfires at targets that are not visible
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