AH-64A Apache Information
Length:

Height:

Wing Span:

58.17 ft (17.73 m)

15.24 ft (4.64 m)

17.15 ft (5.227 m)

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Primary Mission Gross Weight
� 15,075 lb (6838 kg) 		Standard Day Hot Day ISA + 15C�
Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP) 15,895 ft (4845 m) 14,845 ft (4525 m)
Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP) 12,685 ft (3866 m) 11,215 ft (3418 m)

Sea Level Standard Day Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F� (21 C�)
Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP) 2,175 fpm (663 mpm) 2,050 fpm (625 mpm)
Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP) 2,915 fpm (889 mpm) 2,890 fpm (881 mpm)
Maximum Level Flight Speed 150 kt (279 kph) 153 kt (284 kph)
Cruise Speed (MCP) 150 kt (279 kph) 153 kt (284 kph)
Number of outboard stores 2 - capable of holding 8 missiles Hellfire/Tow
Number of inboard stores 2 - capable of holding 2 rocket/mini pods
Wing Tips capable of holding 2 to 4 Sidewinder/Stinger missiles
The AH-64A Apache has 4 main weapon systems. The first system includes the AGM (Air to Ground Missile) 114 HellFire
Missiles which are usually on the inboard store. These missiles have a range of about 6 kilometers (5 miles). HellFire missiles are used for destroying ground targets such as SAM (Surface to Air Missile) sites and vehicles such as hummers, jeeps, trucks, and tanks. These missiles are also used for destroying ammo dumps, fixed emplacements, and buildings such as command posts, and enemy headquarters. The second system is the 70mm M261 Hydra Rocket pod which is usually on the outboard store. This rocket pod can have 7-19 rockets in one pod. These rockets are fired in salvos which means 2,4, or 8 rockets can be fired at one time. These Hydra rockets have a range of about 3 kilometers(About 2 miles). These rockets are used for destroying mostly ground targets including vehicles such as hummers, jeeps, trucks, and tanks. These rockets are also used for destroying SAM sites and fixed emplacements. The third weapon system is the 30mm cannon, which is located just under the front of the helicopter. The gunner/copilot does not have to aim this cannon to hit a designated ground or air threat. He or she can simply turn their head toward the target the gun then moves in the direction in which they moved their head. The computer will then automatically lock on the target with in 1.5 kilometers(about 1 mile), then the copilot/gunner can fire. The fourth system is the Air to air missile system which is usually located on the wing tip of the helicopter.This system includes both Sidewinder and Stinger missiles, which have a range of about 6 kilometers (5 miles). These missiles are used for destroying enemy aircraft.

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