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29 May 2026 · © Ellis Watkins

Apache hovering over RAF brize nortons runway at 200ft

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Aircraft

AH-64 Apache AH64

U.S. Military Standard Camouflage

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

C

C

Score: 68.0

Silhouette of the helicopter is clear but strong backlighting loses detail—exposure adjustment could help.

Location

Station road

RAF Brize Norton · BZZ/EGVN · Runway RW07

51.7542, -1.5587

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RAF Brize Norton BZZ

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is a highly influential and widely used attack helicopter, first introduced in the mid-1980s, still in active service with many air forces worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common within military fleets globally; not rare.

Record Flights

Not generally used for record flights; notable for combat endurance and versatility.

Safety & Events

Involved in numerous military conflicts and operations globally since the late 1980s.

Future Outlook

Still in active service and production with multiple nations.

Specifications

2 × General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshafts

Engine

Rotor diameter: 14.63 m

Wingspan

17.73 m

Length

476 km

Range

265 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and co-pilot/gunner)

Capacity

10,433 kg

MTOW

3.87 m

Height

Each engine 1,890 shp (1,409 kW) (shaft horsepower, not thrust)

Thrust

No civilian ICAO noise certification

Noise