Hughes / McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache
Multi-Role Combat Helicopter
The Hughes / McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache is a twin-turboshaft-engined two-seat multi-role combat helicopter developed and initially produced by the US-American manufacturer Hughes Helicopters, later by McDonnell Douglas Corporation and today by the Boeing Defense, Space & Security Devision.
The current production model is marketed by Boeing as the AH-64D Apache Longbow. The AH-64 was also licence-built by the British manufacturer Westland.
Crew | 2 |
Propulsion | 2 Turboshaft Engines | |
Engine Model | General Electric T700-GE-701C | |
Engine Power (each) | 1417 kW | 1900 shp |
Speed | 309 km/h | 167 kts 192 mph |
Service Ceiling | 6.401 m | 21.000 ft |
Range | 400 km | 216 NM 249 mi. |
Empty Weight | 4.657 kg | 10.267 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 8.006 kg | 19.855 lbs |
Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 4/4 | |
Main Rotor Diameter | 14,60 m | 47 ft 11 in |
Tail Rotor Diameter | 2,79 m | 9 ft 2 in |
Rotor Disc Area | 167,4 m² | 1802 ft² |
Length (Fuselage) | 14,97 m | 49 ft 1 in |
Length | 17,30 m | 56 ft 9 in |
Height | 4,20 m | 13 ft 9 in |
First Flight | 30.09.1975 | |
Production Status | in production |
ICAO Code | H64 | |
Data for (Version) | Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow | |
Variants | AH-64A, AH-64D, WAH-64 / AH.1 |
[Photo-ID: 12887] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache AH.1 Royal Army Air Corps Reg.: ZJ226 c/n: DU060/WAH60 |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 2357] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-19 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-17 c/n: DN017 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2009 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)] |
[Photo-ID: 2959] © Hartmut Ehlers 2009-12-01 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas AH-64D Singapore Air Force Reg.: 068 c/n: SN019 Preparing for a spectacular fly-past in close tandem with Singapore Air Force F-16CJ no. 645. |
LIMA 2009 [Pulau Langkawi - International (WMKL / LGK)] |
[Photo-ID: 5606] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-05 c/n: DN005 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 11980] © Karsten Palt 2001-07-27 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-09 c/n: DN009 |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2001 [Royal Air Force Station Cottesmore (EGXJ)] |
[Photo-ID: 11981] © Karsten Palt 2001-07-27 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-09 c/n: DN009 |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2001 [Royal Air Force Station Cottesmore (EGXJ)] |
[Photo-ID: 5607] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-13 c/n: DN013 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 5608] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-17 c/n: DN017 Demo c/s |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 5609] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-17 c/n: DN017 Demo c/s |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 5610] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-17 c/n: DN017 Demo c/s |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 5611] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-17 c/n: DN017 Demo c/s |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 12888] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-18 c/n: DN018 |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 12889] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-18 c/n: DN018 |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 3280] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-18 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-19 c/n: DN019 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2010 [Gilze-Rijen (EHGR)] |
[Photo-ID: 3281] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-18 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-19 c/n: DN019 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2010 [Gilze-Rijen (EHGR)] |
[Photo-ID: 5612] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-23 c/n: DN023 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 5613] © Karsten Palt 2011-09-16 | |
![]() | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64D Apache Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht Reg.: Q-25 c/n: DN025 |
Luchtmachtdagen 2011 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |
[Photo-ID: 27] © Karsten Palt 2006-06-17 | |
![]() | Boeing - Vertol AH-64DN Royal Netherlands AF / Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2006 [Leeuwarden (EHLW / LHW)] |