AH-64 Apache
Aircraft role	Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas Boeing IDS
Real-world origin	United States of America
AC installments	Ace Combat 2 Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Ace Combat X2: Joint Assault
Primary operator	Osea (OADF)
Secondary operators	Belka (BAF) Erusea (FEAF) Estovakia (EAF) Emmeria (REAF) Leasath (LAF) Yuktobania (YAF) Golden Axe Plan Private Army Usean Rebel Force Valahia Golden Axe Plan Private Army Aurelian Air Force
Plane variant(s)	AH-64D Apache Longbow (AC:AH)
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The AH-64A Apache is a versatile attack helicopter manufactured by Boeing and McDonell Douglas.

DescriptionEdit

The Apache serves as the primary heavy attack helicopter for the United States Army and Israeli Military. Initially deployed in 1983, the Apache is a tried-and-true attack craft, armed with a plentiful array of weaponry and able to reach speeds of 153 knots. It follows a fairly conventional main rotor/tail rotor layout, but carries with it the mean looks of a workhorse aircraft ready to do business. Its primary armament is a 30mm M230 Chain Gun with 1200 rounds of ammunition. Additionally it can carry up to sixteen AGM-114K/L Hellfire missiles, seventy six Hydra rockets and dual AIM-9M Sidewinders for self-defense. The AH-64D Apache Longbow variant has upgraded avionics and most notably a dome above the main rotor housing a fire-control radar for improved target acquisition. It has seen extended use in the Persian Gulf and is currently performing operational duties with Coalition forces in Iraq and in Afghanistan.

GameplayEdit

Most of the time in the Ace Combat series, these helicopters exist solely as missile launching platforms, almost like an airborne SAM. Apaches move very slowly through the air, leaving them as easy prey to the player. When not attacking the player, helicopters either will mindlessly move through the skies or concentrate on friendly targets, such as ground vehicles. Uncommonly, Apaches appear as ally-controlled.

Aces/Notable UnitsEdit

• Kedar Team (YLF/AC5)
• Jolly (Valahia/ACX2)

ArmamentEdit

• Gun: 1x 30mm M230 Chain Gun
• Missile: AGM-114 Hellfire
• Air-to-Air Missile: AIM-92 Stinger

TriviaEdit

• In Ace Combat 5, "Heartbreak One" mission, the hostile Apaches are somehow maneuverable and fast enough to dogfight the player's aircraft just like normal fighters, and more strange, there is a glitch that will cause the Apaches to suddenly change its altitude.
• Possibly due to engine limitations, the Apaches in Ace Combat 5 and Ace Combat 6 lack any form of landing gear.

SourcesEdit

• Global Security
• Wikipedia