AH-64 Apache

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 AH-64 History
• The AH-64 was first known as the Hughes YAH-64.

• The Hughes YAH-64, first flew in September 1975.

• The Army contracted the of making the YAH-64 in 1977.

• Originally, the YAH-64 featured a T-tail design with the tail

rotor mounted mid-way on the vertical stabilizer.
• The tail was then redesigned into the low-set, fully movable
horizontal stabilizer.

• Note: The T-Tale Design

 Credits to the AH-64
• The Apache helicopters played a key role in the 1989 action in
Panama, when the AH-64's advanced sensors and sighting systems
were effective against anti-government forces at night.

• They played a major role in the liberation of Kuwait, destroying

early warning radar sites.

• During Operation Desert Storm, AH-64As were destroyed more

than 500 tanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks and other
vehicles.

• AH-64 Apaches have helped keep the peace in Bosnia and called
into service in Albania, Kosovo and Kuwait.

• Most recently, Apaches have seen service in the Global War on

Terrorism in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Evolution of the
AH-64
Apache
 AH -64A
• Between 1984 and 1997, Boeing produced 937 AH-64As for
the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the
United Arab Emirates. The combat-proven AH-64A is still in
service and includes the following features:

• Two high-performance turbo shaft engines and

maximum cruise speed of 284 kph.

• Laser, infrared, and other systems (including target

acquisition designation sight/pilot night vision
sensor) to locate, track, and attack targets

• A combination of laser-guided precision Hellfire

missiles, 70mm rockets, and a 30mm automatic
cannon with up to 1,200 high explosive, dual-
purpose ammunition rounds.
AH -64A
 AH-64D and
AH-64D Longbow
• The combat-proven AH-64D Apache and AH-64D Apache
Longbow share the following history and characteristics:

• Testing in the late 1990s, delivery in 1997, in

production for the U.S. Army and several
international customers

• Selection by the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel,

Japan, Kuwait, The Netherlands, Republic of
Singapore, and United Kingdom (as the AH Mk1)

• Ability to assimilate advancements in digital

connectivity, sensors, weapon systems, advanced
training devices, and maintenance support systems
 AH-64D and
AH-64D Longbow
 Apache Longbow
Enhancements
• The radar-equipped AH-64D Apache Longbow features
numerous enhanced capabilities, including:

• Longer-range weapons accuracy and all-

weather/night fighting

• Detection of objects (moving or stationary) without

being detected

• Classification and threat-prioritization of up to 128

targets in less than a minute

• Integrated sensors, networking, and digital

communications for situational awareness, real time
combat management, and digital transmission of
images and target locations.
 General Characteristics
• Length: 58.17 ft
• Height: 15.24 ft
• Wing Span: 17.15 ft
• Primary Mission Gross Weight: 15,075 lb

Standard Day Hot Day ISA + 15C

• Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) 15,895 ft 14,845 ft

• Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) 12,685 ft 11,215 ft

Sea Level Std Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F

• Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) 2,175 fpm 2,050 fpm
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• Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) 2,915 fpm 2,890 fpm
• Maximum Level Flight Speed 279 kph 284 kph
• Cruise Speed (MCP) 279 kph
Advancements for the AH-64D

• This diagram illustrates the new technology being worked on to

connect the connectivity and information flow among the aircraft, to
the ground stations, and from Photo Telesis-equipped aircraft and
LVRS-equipped pathfinders and scouts.
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