Modern U.S. Army combat helicopter based on the Apache AH-64A.
Compared with the equipment of the AH-64A, the Apache Longbow has better Hellfire Longbow missiles. The distinctive 'head-dress' on the main rotor houses the millimetre wave fire control radar. Thanks to its laser and infrared technology, the AH-64 D can engage several targets simultaneously.
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.
- 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
Super decals for 3 different versions: US Army, British Army, Dutch armed forces:
- 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 AH-64D Apache Longbow, No.656 Squadron, 9 Regiment, 16 Air Assault Brigade, Army Air Corps, Dishforth, UK, 2003.
- AH-64D Apache, Nos. 301/302 Squadrons, Royal Netherlands Air Force Tactical Air Group, Gilze-Rijen Air Base, Holland, 2001
Main Colours 9 35 40 46 89 90
Additional Colours 8 45 57 91