2023-11-13 05:44:06
Those who grew up playing Jane’s AH64D Longbow, a flight simulator game in the 90s, will have nothing to fear from PUBG. Because we can literally control one of the world’s deadliest ‘attack toys’. It takes hours of training in the game itself to get a handle on that wildly powerful device, like an unbridled horse.
Why is that Apache carrying Hellfire missiles and fin-stabilized unguided Roca Hydra rockets and the M230 cannon turning on the Empuran aka Quraishi Abrams? In the first look poster of Empuraan movie, there is an Apache facing Quraishi Abram with a gun. This has been discussed by PUBG fans and those who play flight simulator games. Anyway, let’s look at the features of Apache, which doubled the ‘fire’ of waiting for the release of the movie
What makes the AH-64 Apache special?
The Apache began as the Model 77 developed by Hughes Helicopters for the United States Army’s Advanced Attack Helicopter Program to replace the AH-1 Cobra. But from the AH-64A of 1984 to today’s AH-64E, one thing hasn’t changed about the Apache. The manufacturing company Boeing describes itself as the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter.
During the 1991 Iraq War, 278 H64 helicopters destroyed 500 tanks, while only one Apache helicopter was destroyed in a retaliatory attack. Since then many changes have come in the latest models.
After the US military, Boeing’s global customers for the Apache include Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
The twin turboshaft attack helicopter has tail wheel-type landing gear (consisting of two tires at the front and a single wheel or skid to support the tail) and a tandem (back-to-back) cockpit for two crew. It has a four-bladed main rotor and a four-bladed tail rotor
A crew of 2 including a pilot and a gunner is required to operate this attack helicopter. Front-facing sensors enable target detection and night vision. The 30 mm (1.18 in) M230 chain gun is mounted under its forward fuselage and carries four hardpoints on stub-wing pylons for weapons and stores.
Important systems in the Apache’s forward fuselage.
The forward fuselage is also designed to be modular so it can be easily replaced if damaged. This makes the Apache a very maintainable and survivable aircraft.
Cockpit: The cockpit is where the pilot and gunner/co-pilot sit. It is equipped with a variety of controls and displays that allow the crew to fly the helicopter and operate its weapon systems.
Avionics: The avionics suite includes various sensors and systems that allow the crew to navigate, communicate, locate and engage targets.Weapons systems: Weapon systems include a 30 mm M230 chain gun, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, and Hydra 70 rocket pods.
The Apache’s forward fuselage is a vital component and plays an important role in its combat capability.
The crew compartment and rotor blades are designed to withstand hits from 23 mm anti-aircraft rounds. A transparent blast shield was also included between the pilot and gunner seats so that at least one crew member could survive a direct impact.
The AH -64E has an infra-red suppressing exhaust system and is equipped with chaff and flare dispensers. These two features combine to reduce the likelihood of an enemy air defense missile attack.
Gunn will reach where the head shakes!
One of the Apache’s revolutionary features is its helmet-mounted display. The pilot or gunner can direct the helicopter’s 30 mm automatic M230 chain gun attached to their helmet and point it in a moving direction. The AH-64 is designed to operate at night, day and in adverse weather conditions
On March 2, 2023, the US Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopters officially reached five million flight hours. This feat equates to more than 208,333 days or 570 years and nine months of non-stop flying. The US Army currently operates D-model Apaches in addition to the AH-64E Apache.
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