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.