1991


Boeing AH-64D Apache

Derived from McDonnell Douglas AH-64A Apache






Boeing AH-64D Apache

Four prototype AH-64D Longbow Apaches built in 1992/93, first flew 15 Apr 1992. Updated and improved AH-64 Apache for similar mission, with the Longbow attack radar added on top of the rotorhead (increasing its maximum height off the ground to 4.95m from 4.22m of the AH-64A) and improved twin General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines. US AH-64Ds have either been built new or are AH-64As reworked in an extensive conversion programme due (2003) to complete in 2010. Ordered by armed forces of Netherlands and in Jul 1995 British Government ordered 67 to be assembled by Westland (qv).
Boeing has a diverse supplier base, including taking fuselages for Block III AH-64D Apaches from Korea Aerospace Industries.


Specifications AH-64D Apache


Engine 2 x GE T700-GE-701C 1870 shp
Capacity 1 + 1
Length (m) 17.73
Height (m) 3.87
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 14.63
Disc area (m2) 168.11
Weight (kgs) Empty: 5165     Max: 10400
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 265     Max: 290
Range (km) 470
Ceiling (m) 6400
Rate/Climb (m/min) 762
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  Derivatives & Versions of AH-64D Apache


ModelYearHistory
Westland WAH-64 Apache

1998
1998 Licence-built version of the AH-64D Apache Longbow for the British Army. Selected in July 1995, contract for 67 helicopters signed in 1996 with t ...
Fuji AH-64DJP Apache

2006
2006
AH-64E Apache

2011
2011 The AH-64E or Block III Apache features a 701D engine, composite rotor blades, improved networking and communications avionics, and an Improved ...




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