The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, versatile and powerfully armed attack helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for protection, but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents. It also automatically designates the priorities for the attack mode of up to 16 Hellfire guided missiles. The Longbow system consists primarily of the fire control radar which is located atop the mast above the rotor. This Longbow system, together with the modern digital avionics and weapons, ultimately makes the AH-64D 16 times more effective that its predecessor. The British Army uses 60 WAH-64D Apaches built by Westland, which have been further modified to meet British requirements. The Dutch air force also uses a great number of these attack helicopters.
Drie uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- AH-64D Apache Longbow - 2nd Aviation Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), U.S.Army Aviation, Tell 'Afar Air Base, Iraq, 2003. (Home Base; Fort Campbell, Kentucky, USA, 2003)
- Westland WAH-64D Apache Longbow - No.656 Squadron, 9 Regiment, 16th Air Assault Brigade, Army Air Corps, Dishforth, UK, 2003.
- AH-64D Apache - Nos.301/302 Squadron, Royal Netherlands Air Force Tactical Group "Klu", Gilze-Rijen Air Base, Holland, 2001.
Aantal onderdelen; 184.
Maten;
- Lengte 315 mm
- Rotordiameter 304 mm .
Model-details:
- Longbow radar attachment atop basic rotor
- AH-64D cockpit instrument panels
- Wide landing gear casing
- Additional sensors for US Army version
- Cable cutting equipment
- Extensive sensors and units for the British version
- Detailed cockpit with pilot stick
- 2 pilot figures
- Structural details on outside of fuselage
- Movable tail rotor
- Detailed main rotor head
- Stub wings with pylons
- 8 Hellfire missiles
- 2 rocket pods
Revell kleur nr.'s; 9 / 35 / 40 / 46 / 89 / 90 / 184.
