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AH-64E Apache Guardian 73117, 1st Air Cavalry, US Army, 2018
General Background
The AH-64E Apache Guardian was originally designated AH-64D Block III in 2012 but because of
its advanced capabilities compared to previous variants it was renamed. Everything about the AH-
64E is bigger and better or improved when compared to earlier variants. A large number of
improvements are meant to protect the crew from guns up to 27 mm rounds as well as crash
resistant seats. Equipped with new sensors, avionics and night operation capabilities the AH-64E
also has the ability to control UAVs.
The Aircraft
The 1st Air Cavalry Division “First Team” is one of the US Army’s most decorated combat divisions. The unit was formed in 1921 and served in all major conflicts beginning with WWII. In 2017 the 1st Air Cavalry was subordinated with the III Armored Corps based at Fort Hood, Texas. Over the years the 1st AC has been a horseback cavalry division, an infantry division, an air assault division and an armored division making it one of the most unique U.S. military units.
Specifications :
| Crew: | 2 X Pilot On Raised Rear Seat, Co-Pilot/Gunner In Front Seat |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 58 ft (17.7 m) |
| Main Rotor Diameter: | 48 ft (14.6 m) |
| Width: | 17 ft (5.23 m)) |
| Height: | 16.2 ft (4.95 m) |
| Weight | Empty – 10,340 lb (5.17 t) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight - 20,860 lb (10.43 t) | |
| Engine: | 2 X General Electric T700-GE-701D Turboshafts |
| Horse Power: | 1,994 shp Each |
| Speed | |
| Range: | 295 mi (476 km) |
| Cruise Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
| Max Speed: | 186 mph (300 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling : | 21,000 ft (6,400 m) |
| Armament: | 1 X 30 mm Cannon W/1,200 Rounds Missiles 4 X Hardpoints Mounted On Stub-Wing Pylons 16 X AGM-114L Hellfire-2 Anti-Tank 4 X AIM-92 Stinger OR 4 X Mistral OR 2 X AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-To-Air 2 X AGM-122 Sidearm Anti-Radiation Rockets 19-Shot Pods With Hydra 70 Unguided Rockets |