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Four blade, armoured attack helicopter.
AH-64 fuselage and systems are designed with enhanced protection to enable flying for 30 minutes after being hit including: armoured and structurally strengthened fuselage, self-sealing fuel system, significant systems redundancy, separated cockpits with Kevlar seats and shock absorbing non-retractable landing gear. The main 4 blade rotor is made of composite materials. Two armoured turboshaft engines - T700-GE-701D - are mounted above stub-wings on either side of fuselage.
Target Acquisition and Designation System, Pilot Night Vision System (TADS/PNVS) (Lockheed Martin), passive infrared countermeasures (Northrop Grumman), GPS, and the Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System (IHADSS) (Elbit) provide capability to fly during extreme weather conditions, day or night. Advanced digital connectivity with data sharing capabilities with other ground forces or aircraft and capable of controlling unmanned air vehicles (UAV).
M320 chain gun is positioned between landing gear and further weapons are stored on 4 pylons on stub-wings.
Tandem cockpit with co-pilot to the front and pilot on raised seat behind. Dual cockpit is separated by reinforced shields to enable each pilot independent capability for flight and weapon control in event of one of them being unable to fly. Pilots equipped with Elbit integrated helmet and display sighting system.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing AH-64A Apache | 1970 / 1975 | 1997 | Production: 61 (2025) Boeing delivered 19 new-build and 42 remanufactured AH-64Es in 2025 for a total of 61 aircraft, a recovery from 2024. Recent customers receiving deliveries included the Australian Army, Indian Army, and Royal Moroccan Air Force. As of November 2025, [high]. Baseline variant. |
| Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow | 1997 / 1998 | 2013 | Upgraded, modernised version, with improved engines enhanced avionics. |
| Boeing AH-64E Guardian | 2006 / 2008 | Enhanced avionic cabability, with ability to control UAVs and improved digital connectivity. |
| Boeing Defense, Space & Security | News |
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