The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) (formerly Hughes) AH-64A Apache is the Army's primary attack helicopter. It is a quick-reacting, airborne weapon system that can fight close and deep to destroy, disrupt, or delay enemy forces. The Apache is designed to fight and survive during the day, night, and in adverse weather throughout the world. The principal mission of the Apache is the destruction of high-value targets with the HELLFIRE missile. It is also capable of employing a 30MM M230 chain gun and Hydra 70 (2.75 inch) rockets that are lethal against a wide variety of targets. The Apache has a full range of aircraft survivability equipment and has the ability to withstand hits from rounds up to 23MM in critical areas. 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. With a tandem-seated crew consisting of the pilot, located in the rear cockpit position and the co-pilot gunner (CPG), located in the front position, the Apache is self-deployable, highly survivable and delivers a lethal array of battlefield armaments. The Apache features a Target Acquisition Designation Sight (TADS) and a Pilot Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) which enables the crew to navigate and conduct precision attacks in day, night and adverse weather conditions.
The Apache can carry up to 16 Hellfire laser designated missiles. With a range of over 8000 meters, the Hellfire is used primarily for the destruction of tanks, armored vehicles and other hard material targets. The Apache can also deliver 76, 2.75" folding fin aerial rockets for use against enemy personnel, light armor vehicles and other soft-skinned targets. Rounding out the Apache旧 deadly punch are 1,200 rounds of ammunition for its Area Weapons System (AWS), 30MM Automatic Gun. Powered by two General Electric gas turbine engines rated at 1890 shaft horsepower each, the Apache旧 maximum gross weight is 17,650 pounds which allows for a cruise airspeed of 145 miles per hour and a flight endurance of over three hours. The AH-64 can be configured with an external 230-gallon fuel tank to extend its range on attack missions, or it can be configured with up to four 230-gallon fuel tanks for ferrying/self-deployment missions. The combat radius of the AH-64 is approximately 150 kilometers. The combat radius with one external 230-gallon fuel tank installed is approximately 300 kilometers [radii are temperature, PA, fuel burn rate and airspeed dependent]. The AH-64 is air transportable in the C-5, C-141 and C-17. An on-board video recorder has the capability of recording up to 72 minutes of either the pilot or CPG selected video. It is an invaluable tool for damage assessment and reconnaissance. The Apache's navigation equipment consists of a doppler navigation system, and most aircraft are equipped with a GPS receiver. The Apache has state of the art optics that provide the capability to select from three different target acquisition sensors. These sensors areDay TV. Views images during day and low light levels, black and white.
The AH-64 fleet consists of two aircraft models, the AH-64A and the newer Longbow Apache (LBA), AH-64D. AH-64A model full-scale production began in 1983 and now over 800 aircraft have been delivered to the U.S. Army and other NATO Allies. The U.S. Army plans to remanufacture its entire AH-64A Apache fleet to the AH-64D configuration over the next decade. The AH-64A fleet exceeded one million flight hours in 1997, and the median age of today's fleet is 9 years and 1,300 flight hours.
AH-64A Apache Multi-Mission Configurations | Primary Mission | Starboard Wing | M230 Gun | Port Wing | Rate of Climb | Duration |
| Combat (Anti-armor) | 4 Hellfire | 320 rds 30mm | 4 Hellfire | 1450 fpm | 1.8 hours |
| Multi-role (Covering force) | 4 Hellfire 19 FFAR * | 1200 rds 30mm | 4 Hellfire 19 FFAR * | 860 fpm | 2.5 hours |
| Close-support (Anti-armor) | 8 Hellfire | 1200 rds 30mm | 8 Hellfire | 990 fpm | 2.5 hours |
| Ground-support (Airmobile escort) | 38 FFAR * | 1200 rds 30mm | 38 FFAR * | 780 fpm | 2.5 hours |
The AH-64D is being fielded in two configurations. The full-up AH-64D includes all of the improvements listed above. In addition, a version of the AH-64D without the FCR will be fielded. This version will not receive the new Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) or the improved engines, but will retain the other Longbow modifications. The AH-64D without FCR is capable of launching the Longbow Hellfire missile.

| Specifications | ||
| Contractors | Boeing McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems(Mesa, AZ) General Electric (Lynn, MA) Martin Marietta (Orlando, FL) | |
| Propulsion | Two T700-GE-701Cs | |
| Crew | Two | |
| AH-64A | AH-64D | |
| Length | 58.17 ft (17.73 m) | 58.17 ft (17.73 m) |
| Height | 15.24 ft (4.64 m) | 13.30 ft (4.05 m) |
| Wing Span | 17.15 ft (5.227 m) | 17.15 ft (5.227 m) |
| Primary Mission Gross Weight | 15,075 lb (6838 kg) 11,800 pounds Empty | 16,027 lb (7270 kg) Lot 1 Weight |
| Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) | 15,895 ft (4845 m) [Standard Day] 14,845 ft (4525 m) [Hot Day ISA + 15C] | 14,650 ft (4465 m) [Standard Day] 13,350 ft (4068 m) [Hot Day ISA + 15 C] |
| Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) | 12,685 ft (3866 m) [Sea Level Standard Day] 11,215 ft (3418 m) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] | 10,520 ft (3206 m) [Standard Day] 9,050 ft (2759 m) [Hot Day ISA + 15 C] |
| Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) | 2,175 fpm (663 mpm) [Sea Level Standard Day] 2,050 fpm (625 mpm) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] | 1,775 fpm (541 mpm) [Sea Level Standard Day] 1,595 fpm (486 mpm) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] |
| Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) | 2,915 fpm (889 mpm) [Sea Level Standard Day] 2,890 fpm (881 mpm) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] | 2,635 fpm (803 mpm) [Sea Level Standard Day] 2,600 fpm (793 mpm) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] |
| Maximum Level Flight Speed | 150 kt (279 kph) [Sea Level Standard Day] 153 kt (284 kph) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] | 147 kt (273 kph) [Sea Level Standard Day] 149 kt (276 kph) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] |
| Cruise Speed (MCP) | 150 kt (279 kph) [Sea Level Standard Day] 153 kt (284 kph) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] | 147 kt (273 kph) [Sea Level Standard Day] 149 kt (276 kph) [Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F (21 C)] |
| Range | 400 km - internal fuel 1,900 km - internal and external fuel | |
| Armament | M230 33mm Gun 70mm (2.75 inch) Hydra-70 Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radar missile AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-Air missiles | |
| Mission Equipment | Target Acquisition and Designation System / Pilot Night Vision System | |
| Reliability | The general objective of aircraft readiness is to achieve 75% Mission Capable. | |
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