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Westland Apache AH Mk1 (WAH 64 Apache Longbow).

School of Army Aviation







The Apache is the only attack helicopter currently in Service with the British Military. Designed to hunt and destroy tanks this extremely advanced helicopter has significantly improved the Army's operational capability. It can operate in all weathers, day or night, detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 potential targets in a matter of seconds. Offensively is where it is at its most impressive carrying a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. In addition to the distinctive Longbow Radar located above the rotor blades, this aircraft is equipped with a Day TV system, Thermal Imaging sight and Direct View Optics. Defensively it possesses a state of the art fully integrated Defensive Aid Suite.

Hampshire Flight - School of Army Aviation








In Service Date: 20 Jan 2001

Gross Weight: 23,000 lbs

Engines: 2 x Rolls Royce RTM-322

Crew: 2

Dimensions: Length 57.8 ft, Main Rotor Diameter 48 ft, Height 16.1 ft

Maximum Speed: 160 kts (Vne)

Cruising Speed: 130 kts

Range: 260 Nm

Armament: 16 x Hellfire Missiles

76 x 2.75" Rockets

1200 rounds for 30mm Cannon

Optics: Day TV - 127 x Magnification

Thermal Imaging - 36 x Magnification

Direct View Optics - 18 x Magnification

Apache firing - School of Army Aviation







Apache - Night Firing

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