The AH-64 Apache is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tandem two-seat cockpit, originally developed by Hughes Helicopters before passing to McDonnell Douglas and then Boeing, and it entered United States Army service in April 1986. It carries nose-mounted sensors for target acquisition and night operations, a 30mm M230 chain gun, and stub-wing pylons for AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods, along with roughly 2,500 pounds of armor protecting its redundant systems. The Apache first saw combat during the 1989 invasion of Panama and flew extensively during the 1991 Gulf War, and more than 2,700 have been delivered as of March 2024. It has become the primary attack helicopter of several allied air forces, including those of Greece, Japan, Israel, the Netherlands, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
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Weapon Class (category)Attack / Military Helicopter 1 FAQs
What is the AH-64D Apache Longbow?
An advanced Apache version delivered to the US Army in March 1997.
The AH-64D Apache Longbow is an advanced version of the Apache attack helicopter. It was delivered to the United States Army in March 1997.
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Gulf War, Wars AH-64 Apache gunships opened the 1991 Gulf War with a strike on Iraqi early warning radar sites
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WikipediaLead section, Boeing AH-64 Apache Wikipedia article
is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two.
History section, Boeing AH-64 Apache Wikipedia article, US Army service entry
The helicopter was introduced to U.S. Army service in April 1986.
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It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 chain gun under its forward fuselage and four hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods.
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Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision. It carries a 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 chain gun under its forward fuselage and four hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for armament and stores, typically AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods.
Operated By: Indian Army, Wikipedia article text
In February 2020, another six for the Indian Army were ordered, including weapons, equipment, and training; deliveries are planned to begin in 2023.
Operated By: Egyptian Armed Forces, Wikipedia article text
The Apache entered service with the Egyptian Armed Forces, and in the 2020s was being further upgraded.
Used In: Iraq War, Wikipedia article text
In 2003, the AH-64 participated in the invasion of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Used In: War in Afghanistan (2001-2021), Wikipedia article text
Apaches served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan during the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) from 2001.
In Group: Helicopters and Tiltrotors, Lead sentence
The Hughes/McDonnell Douglas/Boeing AH-64 Apache ( ə-PATCH-ee) is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two.
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