Boeing AH-64DHA Apache Longbow Aircraft Data
All-weather, day or night, attack helicopter.
The AH-64DHA is based on the Boeing AH-64D "Longbow Apache", and tailored specifically for the needs of Greek Army Aviation. The AH-64 was originally selected by Greece for it's twin engine layout and precision AGM-114 "Hellfire" missiles. Two engines being key to flying over water among the various Greek islands.
The AN/APG-78 mast-mounted fire control RADAR is available for the Greek Apaches in addition to the usual complement of Hellfire missiles and rockets. Alongside the Italian A129 and the forth-coming Turkish T129 variant, the Greek Apaches remain the most potent attack helicopter in the region.
The AH-64DHA is based on the Boeing AH-64D "Longbow Apache", and tailored specifically for the needs of Greek Army Aviation. The AH-64 was originally selected by Greece for it's twin engine layout and precision AGM-114 "Hellfire" missiles. Two engines being key to flying over water among the various Greek islands.
The AN/APG-78 mast-mounted fire control RADAR is available for the Greek Apaches in addition to the usual complement of Hellfire missiles and rockets. Alongside the Italian A129 and the forth-coming Turkish T129 variant, the Greek Apaches remain the most potent attack helicopter in the region.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 4/15/92
- Initial Service Date: 3/31/97
- No. Built: 704
- No. In Service: 700 (approx.)
- No. of Hardpoints: 4
- Crew: 2
Power:
2x General Electric T700-GE-701D at 2,980 kW
Weapons:
1 x 30mm M230 Cannon (1200 rounds)
2 x pods of Hydra 70mm Rockets
16 x AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles
4 x AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
2 x pods of Hydra 70mm Rockets
16 x AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles
4 x AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles
2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
Dimensions:
Length: | 17.73 m. |
Wing Span: | 5.23 m. |
Rotor Length: | 14.64m m. |
Rotor Disc Area: | 168.1 m² |
Height: | 4.95 m. |
Empty Weight: | 5,165 kg. |
Max. Weight: | 10,433 kg. |
Max. Payload: | 770 kg. |
Internal Fuel: | 1,157 kg. |
Performance:
Max. Speed: | 293 kph |
Cruise Speed: | 265 kph |
Service Ceiling: | 6,400 m. |
Normal Range: | 480 km |
Max. Range: | 1,900 km |