AH-64 Apache

AH-64 Apache
- Attack Helicopter -

- AH-64 Image A - AH-64 Image B -

Origin: (Real World)
United States of America

Games Featured In:
Ace Combat 2
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Ace Combat: Joint Assault

Operators:
Belkan Army
Federal Erusian Land Forces
Free Erusian Air Force
Estovakian Army
Leasath Army
Usean Rebel Force
Valahia
Yuktobanian Army

Notable Units:
Kedar Team / Yuktobanian Army (AC5)
Jolly / Valahia (AC:JA)

Armament:
1 x 30mm M230 'Chain Gun'
8 (16) x AGM-114 Hellfire ATGMs
2 (4) x Hydra 70mm FFAR Pods
2 x AIM-92 Block II Stingers

Overview:
The AH-64A Apache and AH-64D Apache Longbow serve as the primary heavy attack helicopters for the United States Army and Israeli Military. Initially deployed in 1983, the Apache is a tried-and-true attack craft, armed with a plentiful array of weaponry and able to reach speeds of 153 knots. It follows a fairly conventional main rotor/tail rotor layout, but carries with it the mean looks of a workhorse aircraft ready to do business. Its primary armament is a 30mm Chain gun cannon with 1200 rounds of ammunition. Additionally it can carry up to sixteen Hellfire missiles, rocket pods, and dual AIM-92 Stingers for self-defense. The disadvantage to the Original AH-64A is that the Hellfire missile were laser guided, forcing the helicopter pilot to expose the aircraft while maintaining a fix on the target

The AH-64D Longbow variant has upgraded avionics and most notably a dome above the main rotor housing a millimeter band fire control radar. This allowed the newer, radar guided Hellfire missile to be fired behind cover, thus preventing the exposure of the crew to ground fire. It has seen extended use in the Persian Gulf and is currently performing operational duties with Coalition forces in Iraq.

SOURCE:
Global Security

ACCREDITATION:
RaptorR3d for providing the image
Original Article By: Millie