AH-64A APACHE The AH-64A is an attack helicopter. Its firepower and armor make it equivalent to a tank, flying around the battlefield, day or night, finding and killing targets. The Apache entered the Army inventory in 1986 when 811 helicopters were purchased.
The design specifications made no compromises in the areas of sensors, weapons, agility, and survivability. The AH-64 is invulnerable to 7.62mm projectiles, tolerant against 12.7mm/.50 caliber projectiles, and survivable again 23mm explosive projectiles. A key system on the Apache is the Target-Acquisition Designation Sight and Pilot Night-Vision Sensor (TADS-PNVS) system. It is mounted on the nose and is composed of a thermal imaging sight which is tied to the movement of the pilot's helmet. The TADS-PNVS is used whenever the Apache is being operated in adverse weather, heavy fog or dust, or at night. The pilot receives all pertinent flight and target data through an eyepiece that is placed below the eye.
| Crew | 2 |
| Speed | 140 knots |
| Range | 690 km |
| Engine | Twin turbine engines. |
| On board Weapons | 30mm chain gun 2.75-inch rocket pods Hellfire modular missile systems |
| Armament | Varies by mission |
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