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AH-64D Longbow Apache Information
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Length:
Height:
Wing Span:
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58.17 ft (17.73 m)
16.25 ft (4.95 m)
17.15 ft (5.227 m)
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Primary Mission Gross Weight
� 16,601 lb (7530 kg)
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Standard Day
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Hot Day ISA + 15C�
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Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP)
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13,690 ft (4172 m)
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12,290 ft (3745 m)
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Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP)
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9,480 ft (2889 m)
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7,960 ft (2427 m)
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Sea Level Standard Day
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Hot Day 2070 ft (610 m)
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Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP)
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1,475 fpm (450 mpm)
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1,255 fpm (383 mpm)
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Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP)
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2,415 fpm (737 mpm)
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2,370 fpm (723 mpm)
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Maximum Level Flight Speed
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141 kt (262 kph)
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143 kt (265 kph)
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Cruise Speed (MCP)
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141 kt (262 kph)
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143 kt (265 kph)
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Number of outboard stores
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2 - capable of holding 8 missiles Hellfire/Tow
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Number of inboard stores
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2 - capable of holding 2 rocket/mini pods
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Wing Tips
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capable of holding 2 to 4 Sidewinder/Stinger missiles
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In general the AH-64D Longbow has only 2 main differences from the AH-64A Apache. The more noticible difference is the much larger sensor mast located just above the main rotor. When hovering behind a hill, mountain, or even
behind tall trees, this mast allows the Longbow the ability to destroy targets while almost completely out of site and away from enemy fire. The AH-64D Longbow Apache can also accuire AGM missiles with longer range capability. For example instead of a range of only 6Km, the Hellfire on the Lonbow has a range of 8Km. The AH-64D Longbow 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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