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 4,000 hp
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: | 58 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing Span: | 17 ft. 2 in. |
| Rotor Length: | 48 ft. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 1,809.5 sq.ft |
| Height: | 16 ft. 3 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 11,387 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 23,000 lbs |
| Max. Payload: | 1,700 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 2,550 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 182 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 165 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 21,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 257 nm |
| Max. Range: | 1,024 nm |
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