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Global Aircraft -- AH-64 Apache
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Webmaster's Notes |
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.
In all, Boeing delivered 937 AH-64A, 821 of which were delivered to the US Army and 116 to international customers, including Egypt, Greece, Israel,
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates between 1984 and 1997.
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AH-64A Specifications
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| Manufacturer: | McDonnell Douglas (Boeing)
| | Length: | 58.17 ft (17.73 m)
| Height: | 15.24 ft (4.64 m)
| Wing Span: | 17.15 ft (5.227 m)
| Primary Mission Gross Weight | 15,075 lb (6838 kg)
| Standard Day | Hot Day ISA + 15C°
| | Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) | 15,895 ft (4845 m) | 14,845 ft (4525 m)
| | Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) | 12,685 ft (3866 m) | 11,215 ft (3418 m)
| | Sea Level Standard Day | Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F° (21 C°)
| | Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) | 2,175 fpm (663 mpm) | 2,050 fpm (625 mpm)
| | Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) | 2,915 fpm (889 mpm) | 2,890 fpm (881 mpm)
| | Maximum Level Flight Speed | 150 kt (279 kph) | 153 kt (284 kph)
| | Cruise Speed (MCP) | 150 kt (279 kph) | 153 kt (284 kph)
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AH-64 Longbow Specifications
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| Manufacturer: | McDonnell Douglas (Boeing)
| | Length: | 58.17 ft (17.73 m)
| Height: | 16.25 ft (4.95 m)
| Wing Span: | 17.15 ft (5.227 m)
| Primary Mission Gross Weight | 16,601 lb (7530 kg)
| Standard Day | Hot Day ISA + 15C°
| | Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) | 13,690 ft (4172 m) | 12,290 ft (3745 m)
| | Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) | 9,480 ft (2889 m) | 7,960 ft (2427 m)
| | Sea Level Standard Day | Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F° (21 C°)
| | Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) | 1,475 fpm (450 mpm) | 1,255 fpm (383 mpm)
| | Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) | 2,415 fpm (737 mpm) | 2,370 fpm (723 mpm)
| | Maximum Level Flight Speed | 141 kt (262 kph) | 143 kt (265 kph)
| | Cruise Speed (MCP) | 141 kt (262 kph) | 143 kt (265 kph)
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