Experience the FIREPOWER of the AH-64 Apache!

Get ready to experience the firepower of the AH-64 Apache!

MY SOCIAL MEDIA!
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Huge thanks to the U.S. Army at Fort Novosel for having me out!

Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Apache Overview
2:12 Weapon Systems
4:12 War Thunder
5:45 Cockpit Stations
7:30 Helmet Mounted Display
8:22 Fire Control Radar
8:55 Rotor Systems
10:00 Gear Up
11:00 Black Hawk
11:42 Ammo Fields
12:45 Live Fire Demo
16:05 Low Levels
17:15 One Final Surprise
18:55 Conclusion

*Non-Endorsement Statement - Reference to any specific company, products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise in video does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement by the United States Army, Department of Defense, or any other governmental entity.
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[ring-of-fireRyan]

17:52 The way the Blackhawk is turning while the Apache is flying over is absolutely amazing to watch.

[ncoke]

There's a special place in my heart for the Apache. Back in 2001 my dad pulled the car over in front of Craig airfield in Jacksonville FL. We stopped so we could look at all the planes and helicopters through the fence. After about 5 minutes, a man dressed in a military uniform drove his golfcart right up to us and invited us inside for a closer look. Amongst other things, that day i ended up in the gunner seat of an Apache. I was just a kid, and it was an amazing experience. 🚁

[TRppl]

Shout out to the crew of the UH-60. That was some very nice flying.

[desertrat]

I worked at the Boeing plant where these are built for six years. My job, exclusively, was shooting and editing videos on the AH-64D. We traveled to several army posts and had the Apaches perform for us.
One of the things we decided early on was NOT to use shutter on the video cameras. It gives the aircraft an artificial look, seeing the individual blades turning. 1/60th is what we always used and it gave the aircraft a nice, natural look.
Sitting in the cockpit, I got to place small cameras on a couple of ships to capture great footage of them flying and firing. We watched and videoed live fire exercises and low level maneuvers frequently.
I was once placed at a FARP, where they did the rearming during the exercises. That was super exciting.
We also got to fly in chase aircraft, including Blackhawks, in order to get air-to-air footage. We even had our own flight suits.
Man, did I become familiar with that aircraft and all that it can do! Greatest job in the world!

[NBD]

Aiming the Gun with the Helmet Display Unit is probably the coolest military tech I've seen so far.

[SJR_Media_Group]

*_AH stands for "Attack Helicopter"...._*

Both Cobra and Apache are Rotary Wing Attack Helicopters. The Black Hawk replaced the Huey and the Apache replaced the Cobra. The Marines are still using the latest version for Huey. It is still an awesome attack platform for CAS (close attack support).

I saw a live fire exercise in 1971 at a local military training facility. From that day on I wanted to fly one. Right out of high school in 1972 I went to enlist in the Marines and fly Cobra. I wanted to saving my buddies on the ground.

If the A-10 was released a bit sooner, I might have been in Air Force. They didn't share A-10 to other Branches in Military. A-10 is faster and it's GAH-8 auto cannon shoots bigger rounds than Apache. Both use a 30mm diameter, Apache's rounds are 30mm x 130, while the A-10 uses 30mm x 173mm. A-10 can fire up to 4, 000 - 6, 000 rounds per minute. Apache's chain gun can fire 600 - 625 rounds per minute.

Although the A-10 has faster guns and bigger rounds, the Apache is far more accurate. A-10 has to begin firing before arriving to target. They will lay down an assortment of deadly rounds while travel several hundred miles per hour. Apache can 'Hover' and stay in 1 spot for long time. With the targeting radar on top of Apache, they can 'see' and not be seen by enemy.

*_The Apache is Cobra on steroids. What an awesome bird..._*

[bliqzyy]

My dad is an Apache pilot, and one time he did a flyover while me and my family watched, we were on a dirt road out in the country and he flew down very close to us, the power that the helicopter had on all the dirt and rocks and grass was greater than anything I’d ever seen, it literally picked up rocks and threw them like a tornado, it was insane

[SamEckholm]

The AH-64 Apache has been one of my most requested videos ever. Big thanks to the U.S. Army for having me out! What video should I do next?

[puggle]

This video was honestly incredible. The camera work was amazing, and it was just overall an awsome watch. I really hope this video blows up, you deserve it.

[catzbunn]

Now if there's one thing you can be sure of, it's that nothing is more powerful than a young boy's wish. Except an Apache helicopter. An Apache helicopter has machine guns AND missiles. It is an unbelievably impressive complement of weaponry, an absolute death machine.

[guntherultraboltnovacrunch]

I applaud you for not saying "in the world" when describing the AH-64 as the most powerful attack helicopter. Whether it is or not, doesn't matter but there is a welcome humility in the way you put it that these types of channels rarely have.

[FutureEon]

Wow, the AH-64 Apache is an absolute beast! It's incredible to witness the power and capabilities of this helicopter platform. As a kid, I used to daydream about flying one too. Major respect to the brave individuals who serve and operate these machines. The adrenaline rush must be unimaginable. Thanks for sharing these epic adventures, and a shoutout to War Thunder for making it all possible. 🚁💥🔥

[woutervanwijk]

I think there's much more to be said about the radar dome and the way the heli with it can share its data with the other Apaches. If you have a squad of Apaches the commander with the dome can actually prioritize targets for the whole squad and when destroyed reassign priority target while missiles are already mid flight. And all of that from beyond visual range.

[oomisakin]

The fact that you have a CW5 casually give you a tour is amazing, these guys are the SMEs who advise Generals in their specialty area. You are a lucky guy! Wonderful Video!!

[anony]

I saw one of these fly up to the side of a mountain in Afghanistan real close face to face with Taliban and shoot rockets at them. It was one of the coolest things I saw on that deployment.

[AMGPilot]

Brings back memories of when I was stationed at Fort Rucker back in the day before the US ARMY had the Apache, I worked on the Cobra Helicopters. Just before I left Fort Rucker the Apaches were delivered to our Base. Thanks for posting this amazing video!

[ZSKI]

A couple years ago around this time my family friends and I were sitting in a cove on a lake, and out of nowhere, three Apache helicopters come flying into the cove and up into the air. We didn’t know they were there until we saw them because they were under the tree line and we couldn’t hear them. By far one of the best experiences I’ve had!!

[nathanluker]

Shout out to all the maintainers who have ever worked on an Apache going back almost 50 years. Thank you all for keeping these in the air.

[anthonyf.]

As an employee of Sikorsky Aircraft building 60’s for our Nation’s various military branches, I have much respect and admiration for these Apache’s. God bless all of our Nation’s war fighters and thank you all for your service. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[wedgie]

as a retired Apache mechanic, there are three things you have to look out for in an aviation unit. the lieutenant that says, "follow me", the captain that says, "it's been my experience" and the warrant officer that says, "watch this!"