AH-64 Apache

History
The AH-64 Apache, is a four blade, twin engine, attack helicopter, with a crew of two.

The Apache was developed by Hughes Helicopters, for the Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter program, to replace the AH-1 Cobra.

It First Flew September 30th 1975. The Apache features nose mounted sensors for target acquisition, and night vision systems.

The Apache has a very heavy armament which can include, one 30mm M230 chain gun, with 1200 rounds of ammunition, up to 16 AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missiles, or up to 76 folding-fin rockets.

Its max speed is 230mph, and its cruising speed is 182mph. Its empty weight is 11,400lb, and its normal mission weight is 17,650lb.



In Modern Warfare 2
The Apache appears in the Campaign serveral times firing it's Hellfire missiles at enemy positions.

Appearance in Campaign

 * S.S.D.DAnim-helicopter-gunner.gif
 * Team Player
 * Of Their Own Accord
 * Whiskey Hotel (Destroyed)

In Multiplayer
The Apache is earned with an 11 Killstreak, Chopper Gunner. The player is limited to the use of the 30mm Chain Gun; unfortunately, the A.I pilot does not use the Hellfire laser-guided missiles.

Trivia

 * The AH-64 is currently known to be the deadliest attack helicopter in the world. Also, a few of the important systems such as the heat reduction system and others have been kept top-secret.
 * On Military Channel's Top Ten helicopters, the AH-64 Apache was #1 on the list.
 * If you watch the AH-64 while a player is using a Chopper Gunner killstreak, you may notice the 30mm chaingun revolves like a minigun. This is likely because the chaingun uses the same animation as the guns on the Harrier, Pave Low, and other gunships in the game. In real life, the 30mm can turn and elevate, but it does not revolve.