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AH-64 ApacheSSG Coon
AH-64 History
• The AH-64 was first known as the Hughes YAH-64.
• The Hughes YAH-64, first flew in September 1975.
• The Army contracted the of making the YAH-64 in 1977.
• Originally, the YAH-64 featured a T-tail design with the
tail rotor mounted mid-way on the vertical stabilizer.
• The tail was then redesigned into the low-set, fully
movable horizontal stabilizer.
• Note: The T-Tale Design
Credits to the AH-64
• The Apache helicopters played a key role in the 1989 action in Panama, when the AH-64's advanced sensors and sighting systems were effective against anti-government forces at night.
• They played a major role in the liberation of Kuwait, destroying early warning radar sites.
• During Operation Desert Storm, AH-64As were destroyed more than 500 tanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks and other vehicles.
• AH-64 Apaches have helped keep the peace in Bosnia and called into service in Albania, Kosovo and Kuwait.
• Most recently, Apaches have seen service in the Global War on Terrorism in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Evolution of theAH-64Apache
AH -64A
• Between 1984 and 1997, Boeing produced 937 AH-64As for the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The combat-proven AH-64A is still in service and includes the following features:
• Two high-performance turbo shaft engines and maximum cruise speed of 284 kph.
• Laser, infrared, and other systems (including target acquisition designation sight/pilot night vision sensor) to locate, track, and attack targets
• A combination of laser-guided precision Hellfire missiles, 70mm rockets, and a 30mm automatic cannon with up to 1,200 high explosive, dual-purpose ammunition rounds.
AH -64A
AH-64D and AH-64D Longbow
• The combat-proven AH-64D Apache and AH-64D Apache Longbow share the following history and characteristics:
• Testing in the late 1990s, delivery in 1997, in production for the U.S. Army and several international customers
• Selection by the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, The Netherlands, Republic of Singapore, and United Kingdom (as the AH Mk1)
• Ability to assimilate advancements in digital connectivity, sensors, weapon systems, advanced training devices, and maintenance support systems
AH-64D and AH-64D Longbow
Apache Longbow Enhancements
• The radar-equipped AH-64D Apache Longbow features numerous enhanced capabilities, including:
• Longer-range weapons accuracy and all-weather/night fighting
• Detection of objects (moving or stationary) without being detected
• Classification and threat-prioritization of up to 128 targets in less than a minute
• Integrated sensors, networking, and digital communications for situational awareness, real time combat management, and digital transmission of images and target locations.
General Characteristics
• Length: 58.17 ft
• Height: 15.24 ft
• Wing Span: 17.15 ft
• Primary Mission Gross Weight: 15,075 lb
Standard Day Hot Day ISA + 15C
• Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) 15,895 ft 14,845 ft
• Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) 12,685 ft 11,215 ft
Sea Level Std Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F • Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) 2,175 fpm 2,050 fpm •• Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) 2,915 fpm 2,890 fpm • Maximum Level Flight Speed 279 kph 284 kph
• Cruise Speed (MCP) 279 kph
• This diagram illustrates the new technology being worked on to connect the connectivity and information flow among the aircraft, to the ground stations, and from Photo Telesis-equipped aircraft and LVRS-equipped pathfinders and scouts.
Advancements for the AH-64D
Questions
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