Overview
Originally developed by Hughes, the Apache is a heavily armed, armoured attack helicopter with a 30 mm chain gun and Hellfire missiles. The AH-64D/E "Longbow" adds a mast-mounted radar above the rotor. Wingspan shown is main-rotor diameter.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.73 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.63 m |
| Height | 3.87 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 5,165 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 10,433 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 293 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 265 km/h |
| Ferry range | 1,900 km |
| Combat radius | 480 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m |
| Rate of climb | 12.7 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 4 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | General Electric T700-GE-701 |
| Power (each) | 1,260 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: "Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army" - by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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