The AH-64 Apache has been the U.S. Army’s go-to attack helicopter since entering service in 1986 (first flight in 1975).

There are no current plans for the Army to replace the Apache. Instead, modernization is the strategy—using periodic upgrades to keep the helicopter flying into the 2040s, and possibly beyond.

For decades, the AH-64 Apache has been the Army’s Alpha Dog, the aircraft you go to war in on day one. Apparently, that won’t be the case in the not-so-distant future. Some time around 2030, the ...

An AH-64 Longbow Apache from Task Force No Mercy, 1st Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, flies near Tall Afar, Iraq, in 2006. On-station times of 2-plus hours are not uncommon, putting stress ...

The AH‑64 Apache is one of the most recognized and lethal attack helicopters in the world. Equipped with advanced sensors, a ...

The AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters on Earth Its two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines can produce around 1,700 horsepower and hit top speeds around 180 mph The ...

The top of the Apache's rotor mast has changed dramatically over the years. At first, it was just that, a hub for the helicopter's rotors, but over time, it became a key spot to install sensor and ...

Welcome Back to the Daily Aviation, as we discover the evolution and capabilities of the AH-64 Apache, highlighting its ...

What makes the Apache revolutionary is not the helicopter’s flight surfaces or performance specifications, or anything like that, but rather the Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS), ...

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The Helicopter Safely Returned To Base After Checking Out A Possible Transmission Fault. A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter performed a precautionary landing during an operational mission over ...

Dutch F-16 and Apache Demo teams trained together ahead of Gilze-Rijen airshow, in the Netherlands. And here’s the view from inside the cockpits! Here are some interesting shots, once again taken with ...