Westland Apache AH1 (WAH-64D) Aircraft Data
The AH-64 Apache is a four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter with reverse-tricycle landing gear, and tandem cockpit for a crew of two. The Apache was developed as Model 77 by Hughes Helicopters for the United States Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter program.
The Westland WAH-64 Apache is a licence-built version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter for the British Army. The first eight helicopters were built by Boeing; the remaining 59 were assembled by Westland Helicopters, from Boeing-supplied kits. Changes from the AH-64D include Rolls-Royce engines and a folding blade mechanism allowing the British version to operate from ships. The WAH-64 is designated Apache AH Mk 1 or AH1 by the UK's Ministry of Defence.
The Westland WAH-64 Apache is a licence-built version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter for the British Army. The first eight helicopters were built by Boeing; the remaining 59 were assembled by Westland Helicopters, from Boeing-supplied kits. Changes from the AH-64D include Rolls-Royce engines and a folding blade mechanism allowing the British version to operate from ships. The WAH-64 is designated Apache AH Mk 1 or AH1 by the UK's Ministry of Defence.
- Country of Origin: UK
- First Flight: 1999
- Initial Service Date: 2000
- No. Built: 67
- No. In Service: 66
- No. of Hardpoints: 4
- Crew: 2
Power:
2� Rolls-Royce RTM322 turboshaft engines at 3,132 kW
Weapons:
M230 30mm Chain Cannon, CRV7 70mm Rockets, AGM-114K and AGM-114L Hellfire II missiles.
Dimensions:
| Length: | 17.76 m. |
| Rotor Length: | 14.4 m. |
| Rotor Disc Area: | 168.11 m² |
| Height: | 3.87 m. |
| Empty Weight: | 5.165 kg. |
| Max. Weight: | 9,525 kg. |
| Internal Fuel: | 1,157 kg. |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 365 kph |
| Cruise Speed: | 259 kph |
| Service Ceiling: | 6,400 m. |
| Normal Range: | 1,700 km |
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