AH-64A Apache
Hughes/McDonnell Douglas · USA
The Apache was built to hunt Soviet tanks at night and in poor weather. Its Target Acquisition and Designation System (TADS) allowed the pilot to strike targets from over 8km away. The iconic M230 chain gun is mounted under the fuselage and follows the movement of the pilot's head via a helmet-mounted display.
| First Flight | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 293 km/h |
| Range | 476 km |
| Ceiling | 6,400 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T700-GE-701 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm M230 Chain Gun; 16x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles; 76x 70mm Hydra rockets.
AH-64A Apache
Hughes/McDonnell Douglas · USA
The Apache was built to hunt Soviet tanks at night and in poor weather. Its Target Acquisition and Designation System (TADS) allowed the pilot to strike targets from over 8km away. The iconic M230 chain gun is mounted under the fuselage and follows the movement of the pilot's head via a helmet-mounted display.
| First Flight | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 293 km/h |
| Range | 476 km |
| Ceiling | 6,400 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric T700-GE-701 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm M230 Chain Gun; 16x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles; 76x 70mm Hydra rockets.