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Boeing AH-64 Apache

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is the United States Army's principal attack helicopter, and is the successor to the AH-1 Cobra. Specifications Data from Jane's Air Forces[1] General characteristics * Crew: 2: one pilot, one CPG (co-pilot/gunner) * Length: 58 ft 4 in (17.7 in) with rotors turning * Length: () * Rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m) * Height: 12.7 ft (3.87 m) * Disc area: 1,809.5 ft² (168.11 m²) * Empty weight: 11,387 lb (5,165 kg) * Loaded weight: 18,000 lb (8,000 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 21,000 lb (A-model, 23,000 lb maximum for D-model) (9,525 kg) * Powerplant: 2× General Electric T700 turboshafts, 1,690 shp (1890 for -C) (1,261 kW, 1410 -C) each Performance * Never exceed speed: 197 knots (227 mph, 365 km/h) * Maximum speed: 158 knots (182 mph, 293 km/h) * Cruise speed: 143 knots (165 mph, 265 km/h) * Combat radius: 260 nm (300 mi, 480 km) * Ferry range: 1,024 nm (1,180 mi, 1,900 km) * Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m) * Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) * Disc loading: 9.80 lb/ft² (47.90 kg/m²) * Power/mass: 0.18 lb/hp (310 W/kg) Armament * Guns: 1× M230 30 mm (1.18 in) cannon, 1,200 rounds * Missiles: combination of AGM-114 Hellfire, AIM-92 Stinger, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Hydra 70 FFARockets, pls ignore the narrator if sumtin outdated is mentioned, this vid aint that new cheers enjoy! ^_^