Boeing (originally Hughes/McDonnell Douglas) AH-64 Apache

25 May 2026 · © JA

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on static display at an airshow, showcasing its powerful weapons suite and advanced avionics.

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Aircraft

AH-64 Apache AH64

United States Army standard olive drab tactical paint

15702

Registration

Airline

United States Army

Manufacturer

Boeing (originally Hughes/McDonnell Douglas)

Gear

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great clarity and crisp Apache; people and portable toilets behind the tail slightly detract from composition.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful and advanced attack helicopters in military history, extensively used by the US Army and allied forces since the 1980s.

Fleet Rarity

Common in military service, with over 2,400 produced. Mainstay of US Army helicopter fleet.

Record Flights

Deployed extensively in Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan; known for operational endurance and survivability.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat engagements, several notables for surviving heavy combat damage and returning crews safely.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service; ongoing upgrades planned through the 2030s.

Specifications

2 × General Electric T700-GE-701D turboshafts

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 14.63 meters)

Wingspan

17.73 meters

Length

476 kilometers

Range

265 km/h

Speed

2 (crew: pilot and co-pilot/gunner)

Capacity

10,433 kilograms

MTOW

4.64 meters

Height

Each engine ~1,994 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Approx 85-95 dB external (not measured by ICAO civil standards)

Noise