EQUIPMENT/AH-64E Apache Guardian
AH-64E Apache Guardian
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AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN

AH-64E
Attack Helicopter
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United States
North America
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
โ† All Equipment
OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERBoeing Defense, Space & Security
YEAR INTRODUCED2011
UNITS IN SERVICE1,200
UNITS PRODUCED2,400
UNIT COST$36.0M

The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the most advanced production variant of the world's premier attack helicopter. The E-model introduced Level-4 manned-unmanned teaming, allowing the Apache to control up to six UAVs simultaneously. Its Longbow Fire Control Radar enables fire-and-forget engagement of up to 16 targets in under 30 seconds. With over 5 million combat flight hours across every major US conflict since 1989, the Apache has achieved an unmatched record of tank kills, enemy fire suppression, and close air support. It remains the standard against which all other attack helicopters are measured, operated by 17 nations including the US Army, which fields over 800 aircraft.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Crew
2
Weight
10.4 tonnes
Length
17.73 m
Rotor Diameter
14.63 m
Top Speed
293 km/h
Cruise Speed
265 km/h
Range
480 km
Ferry_range
1,900 km (with ferry tanks)
Max Altitude
6,400 m
Engine
2ร— General Electric T700-GE-701D, 1,994 shp each
Armament
30mm M230 chain gun (1,200 rounds); 16ร— AGM-114 Hellfire ATGMs or 76ร— Hydra 70 rockets; AIM-92 Stinger MANPADS
Sensors
AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar, TADS/PNVS targeting system
Avionics
Level 4 manned-unmanned teaming, Link-16 datalink, JTIDS

COMBAT HISTORY

Gulf War (1991), Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003โ€“2011), Afghanistan (2001โ€“2021), Saudi Arabia Yemen operations (2015โ€“present), Gaza (2023โ€“present). Over 5 million flight hours of combat experience.