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AH-64 Apache
Helicopterconfirmed
The AH-64 Apache is the primary attack helicopter of the U.S. Army and many allied nations. It features a tandem two-seat cockpit, Longbow millimeter-wave radar, and can carry Hellfire missiles and Hydra rocket pods.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1986 |
| Status | In service |
| Ceiling | 6,400 |
| Range | 476 |
| Weight | 5,165 |
| Speed | 293 |
| Crew | 2 |
History
Developed from the YAH-64 prototype that won the Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter competition. Entered service 1986. Has seen continuous combat from Gulf War through Afghanistan and beyond. The AH-64E Guardian is the current production variant.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ~720 | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | — | |
| Israel | — | |
| Egypt | — | |
| Poland | 8 | confirmed |
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