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WAH-64 Apache (Longbow)
AgustaWestland · UK
The UK took delivery of its first WAH-64 in 2000. Unlike the US version, it featured more powerful Rolls-Royce engines and a folding blade system that allowed it to operate from Royal Navy ships. The "Longbow" radar atop the mast allowed it to track 256 targets simultaneously.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 293 km/h |
| Range | 476 km |
| Ceiling | 6,400 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce RTM322 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm M230 chain gun; 16x Hellfire missiles; CRV7 rockets.