McDonnell Douglas AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW

The AH-64D Apache Longbow is the evolution of the powerful AH-64A Apache attack helicopter. This variant is even more effective thanks to more powerful engines and the installation of an advanced radar installed in a dome that gives this helicopter its particular look. Since entering service in 1997, this helicopter has participated in numerous combat operations with excellent results, but is currently being replaced by the AH-64E Apache Guardian variant that will keep this lethal helicopter on the front line for many years to come.

AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW gallery 1 and more info

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Country of origin

United States

Builder

McDonnell Douglas

Type

Attack helicopter

Entered service

1997

Crew

2

Combat weight

9,525 kg

Overall length

17.76 meters

Fuselage length

15.06 meters

Main rotor diameter

14.63 meters

Power plant

AH-64D: 2 x General Electric T700-701C turboshaft engines, 1,890 shp each
WAH-64 Apache Mk.1: 2 x Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 turboshaft engines, 2,100 shp each

Power, (total)

AH-64D: 3,780 shp – WAH 64 Apache Mk.1: 4,200 shp

Speed

Max. 293 km/h – Cruise 265 km/h

Climb rate

818 meters per minute

Ceiling, (maximum)

6,100 meters

Range

Max. 476 km – Max. ferry range: 1,895 km

Armament

1 x 30mm M230 Chain Gun and 4 hardpoints on the stub wings

Ammunition

1,200 x 30mm rounds

Rockets

Type: 70 mm Hydra 70 – 70 mm CRV7 – 70 mm APKWS

Air-to-air missiles

Type: AIM-9 Sidewinder – Stinger (ATAS)

Air-to-surface missiles

Type: AGM-114 Hellfire variants (ATGW) – AGM-122 Sidearm (ARM)

Production

+1,000 from 1997 to 2013