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The AH-64D Apache Longbow is the newest version of the combat-proven AH-64A Apache and is in production at the BOEING COMPANY in Mesa Arizona (Formerly was Mcdonnell Douglas) . Production now is increase to 6 a month since march 2000. Boeing has announced a commitment to delivery 1,000 more Apaches over the next decade. The first AH-64D Longbows for the US Army were delivered in 1997 . The Apache Longbow is the only combat helicopter in service with the ability to rapidly detect, classify, prioritize and engage stationary or moving enamy targets at standoff ranges in neary all weather environment. AH- 64D Apache Longbow have greater weapons accuracy at longer ranges and have ability to fight more effectively at night . The Apache longbow's advance communications and combat capabilities gives battlefield commanders the ability to more effective manage the battlefield. The Apache longbow gives the combat pilots an unmatched adventage over enemy threats through thr integration of the Longbow fire control radar, advanced hellfire missiles and advance avionics .         The AH-64A Apache, widely used and recognizedas the most advanced, combat- proven attack helicopter in the world for the past decade, The AH-64D Apache is today's unmatch and multi-mission combat helicopter. The Boeing produced the AH-64A in mesa, Ariz until 1997. Nex generation AH-64D apache and AH-64D Apache longbow and some 900 of AH-64As are in service worldwide. The Apache longbow, the twin- turbine engine , 225 mph Apache was the only combat helicopter in the world capable of routine operations in daytime or darkness and nearly all bad weather.        The Apache uses laser, infrared and other high technology system Vision Sensor to find track and attack armored and other targets. Arm with 16 laser guided precission Hellfire missiles, 76 - 70 mm. lockets or combination of both,and a 30 mm.automatic cannon with up to 1200 rounds of high explosive dual purpose ammunition. US Army Apache helicopters played like a key role in the 1989 action in Panama, where much of its activity was at night. During Operation Desert storm,AH-64A's were credited with destroying more than 500 tanks. The AH-64A's advance sensors and sighting system proved effective in removing the cover of darkness from opposing forces. AH-64A Apachealso have helped keep the peace in bosnia and have been call into service in Albania. note: Without the radar , the aircraft designated the AH-64D Apache.      With the radar, the aircraft designated the AH-64D Apache Longbow.
SPECIFICATIONS Apache AH-64A and Apache AH-64D Longbow
	Apache AH-64A	Apache AH-64D Longbow
Engine	General Electric T700-GE-701	General Electric T700-GE-701C Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322
Power	1696shp	1900 shp
Number of Engine	2	2
Main Rotor (four blades)	48 ft (14.83 m)	48 ft (14.83 m)
Max.Takeoff	15,075 lb (6,838 kg)	16,601 lb (7,530 kg)
Number of pilot	2.	2
Length (from main rotor)	58.17 ft (17.73 m)	58.17 ft (17.73 m)
Height	15.24 ft (4.64 m)	16.25 ft (4.95 m)
Speed	150 kt (279 km / h)	147 kt (273 km / h)
Range	300 miles	380 miles
Ceiling	21,000 ft	20,500 feet
Armament	Air to ground missile Anti Radiation Missile air-to-air Missile Automatic Cannon	Hell fire Missile AGM-122 SideArm Missile AIM-9 Side Winder M230 Chain Gun
		cockpit ' Apache AH-64 '
1 nm.(nautical mile) = 1.15155 miles, 1 kt (knot) = 1.15155 mile / hr. 1 mach = 761 mph.(SL,ISA)
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