AH-64 Apache: A Beast You don't Want to Mess With

The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four bladed, multi-mission attack helicopter designed as a highly stable aerial weapons-delivery platform. It is designed to fight and survive during the day, night, and in adverse weather throughout the world.

After we all know about its sophistication, it's time to see 8 variants of the helicopter:
#1 we have AH-64A
The AH-64A is the original production attack helicopter. The crew sit in tandem in an armored compartment. It is powered by two GE T700 turboshaft engines. The A-model was equipped with the 701 engine version until 1990 when the engines were switched to the more powerful 701C version.

#2 AH-64B
The AH-64B was a proposed upgrade to 254 AH-64As. The upgrade would have included new rotor blades, a Global Positioning System (GPS), improved navigation systems and new radios.

#3 AH-64C
The C upgrade would include all changes to be included in the Longbow except for mast-mounted radar and newer 700C engine versions.

#4 AH-64D
The AH-64D Apache Longbow is equipped with a glass cockpit and advanced sensors, the most noticeable of which being the AN/APG-78 Longbow millimeter-wave fire-control radar (FCR) target acquisition system and the Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI), housed in a dome located above the main rotor. The aircraft is powered by a pair of uprated T700-GE-701C engines.

#5 AH-64E
Formerly known as AH-64D Block III, in 2012, it was redesignated as AH-64E Guardian to represent its increased capabilities. The AH-64E features improved digital connectivity, the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, more powerful T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear transmission to accommodate more power, capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), full IFR capability, and improved landing gear.

#6 AH-64F
The conceptual AH-64F would have greater speed via a new 3,000 shp turboshaft engine from the Improved Turbine Engine Program, retractable landing gear, stub wings to offload lift from the main rotor during cruise, and a tail rotor that can articulate 90 degrees to provide forward thrust.

#7 Compound Apache
In October 2018, Boeing began testing the AH-64E Block 2 Compound, a compound helicopter design which added a larger fixed wing and a pusher propeller to the Apache airframe to provide additional lift and thrust, respectively. In addition, the engine exhaust was redirected downwards. Collectively, the modifications were anticipated to improve speed to 185 kn, range to 460 nmi, payload to 5,900 lb, and fuel economy.

#8 Sea Apache
During the 1980s naval versions of the AH-64A for the United States Marine Corps and Navy were examined. Multiple concepts were studied with altered landing gear arrangements, improved avionics and weapons. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) was very interested and conducted a two-week evaluation of the Apache in September 1981, including shipboard operation tests.

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[chriscripplercruz]

I've told people for over 2 decades now that this is the one vehicle that Im glad that is on our side because seeing it in action u know that there's no escape and death is coming for you. I've seen them in action and it always chills go down my spine once it's computer system gets u in your sights there's no where to run

[TrentEngineFan]

A flying Grim Reaper is another great name for this helicopter. Because that's essentially what it is.

[robdahobbit]

Undoubtedly the best attack helicopter ever built in the world. Even the new attack helicopters from various countries do not compare to the apache, I hope the U.S never gets rid of it.

[Furia]

The Apache was initially developed by Huges Helicopters. McDonnell Douglas bought Hugues when the Apache was already flying. McDonnell continued the development and improvement but credit must be given to Huges Helicopters as the creators of the Apache

[maniacrailfan]

In terms of recognizability, the Apache is the F-14 Tomcat of helicopters

[SunsetNova]

Morocco 🇲🇦 are expecting delivery for 24 Apache's later this year and I can't wait! 🇲🇦♥️🇺🇲

[tkskagen]

Basically a "real life" BLUE THUNDER (from mid-1980's TV), minus the "Whisper Mode and Listening Devices"!

[whitebeauty]

Very soon to be seen in the air in Moskou 🙂

[jaimeg]

the Apache Helicopter should have a missile warning detection so the pilots know a missile is being launched towards them

[dougharding]

The B and C models never went into production. They actually jumped from A to D in the field.

[dougharding]

You showed a Longbow D model, calling it the A model.

[Lonewolf-]

My favorite aside from comanche and ah-88 hell knight(from patlabor)

[ek]

So in the latest version you can drive a drone while flying this :D that's something

[speedypete]

So they just kept changing the motor and re naming it

[charlesrichardson]

How do Apache's do against MANPAD's?

[lswinney]

Using the metric specifications is not impressing anyone and means nothing to most Americans.

[mexicanmasterchef]

Chill guys it’s remarkable reputation is because it never came across proper AA

[shawnryan]

Why don't the pilots ihave an ejection seats?

[sf]

I wish a few of these would be utilised in Ukraine right now as a support system

[kwokleung]

Can I put the GBU39 bomb with the AH64 Apache?