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Apache Gunships In Iraq

AH-64 Apaches in Action Specifications (AH-64A) General characteristics Crew: 2: pilot, CPG (co-pilot/gunner) Length: 58.17 ft (17.73 m) (with both rotors turning) 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 (9,500 kg) Powerplant: 2× General Electric T700-GE-701 and later upgraded to T700-GE-701C & T700-GE-701D (1990-today) turboshafts, -701: 1,690 shp, -701C: 1,890 shp -701D 2,000 shp (-701: 1,260 kW, -701C: 1,490 kW) each Fuselage length: 49 ft 5 in (15.06 m) Rotor systems: 4 blade main rotor, 4 blade tail rotor in non-orthogonal alignment[31] 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 hp/lb (310 W/kg) Armament Guns: 1× M230 30 mm (1.18 in) cannon, 1,200 rounds Rockets: Hydra 70 FFAR rockets Missiles: combination of AGM-114 Hellfire, AIM-92 Stinger, AIM-9 Sidewinder