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McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache

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History

Text about the development.

Versions.

Text about versions.

 

Technical information McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache
Dimensions:
Length with rotor 17,73 m Rotor diameter: 14,63 m
Height: 4,64 m Tail Rotor diameter: - m
Weights:
Empty weight: 6838 kg Full weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 284 km/hr Cruising speed: 279 km/hr
Climbing speed: 663 m/min    
Range: 400 km Service ceiling: 6300 m
Miscellaneous:
Crew:

Two men
Engine type: Two General Electric T700-GE-701C rated 1700 each
Armament: One movable M230 30mm canon; 70mm (2.75 inch) Hydra-70 rockets; AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank rockets; AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radar rockets; AIM-9 Sidewinder rockets

 

Technical information McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache
Dimensions:
Length with rotor 17,73 m Height: 4,64 m (excl. rotor head)
Rotor diameter: 14,63 m Tail Rotor diameter: - m
Weights:
Empty weight: 5662 kg Full weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 366 km/hr Cruising speed: 222 km/hr
Climbing speed: 667 m/min    
Range: 407 km Service ceiling: 6300 m
Miscellaneous:
Crew: Two men
Engine type: Two General Electric T700-GE-701C rated 1700 each
Armament: One movable M230 30 mm canon; 70mm (2.75 inch) Hydra-70 rockets; AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank rockets; AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radar rockets; AIM-9 Sidewinder rockets

 


In May 1995 the Duthc Air Force orded 30 Boeing AH-64D Apaches. The first examples were delivered May 1998, the last aircraft arrived four years later, in May 2002.

In the meantime 12 AH-64A's were leased from the US Army and mainly used for training purposes.
These air raft were returned as soon the delivery of the AH-64D started. The last AH-64A's were returned in February 2001.

The Dutch AH-64D's differ from e.g. the US examples in lacking the Fire Control Radar.

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McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache, photographed at the Static Show during the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1997 at air base Gilze-Rijen.

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McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache, photographed at the Static Show during the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1997 at air base Gilze-Rijen.;

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McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache, photographed at the Static Show during the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 1997 at air base Gilze-Rijen.

 

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Boeing AH-64D Apache, Q-10 photographed at the Static Show during the Open Day Dutch Air Force, September 2000 at air base Volkel.

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Boeing AH-64D Apache, Q-10 photographed at the Static Show during the Open Day Dutch Air Force, September 2000 at air base Volkel.

IMG 2122

Boeing AH-64D, Q-22 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Forcet, July 2008 at air base Leeuwarden.

IMG 3819

Boeing AH-64D, Q-18 photographed at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, July 2016 at air base Leeuwarden.
The Apaches were modified in the period 2015-2016. Check e.g. the antenna attached to the left side of the tail section.

 


Serial overview McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A and AH-64D Apache RNlAF

Serial overview McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache RNlAF

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
notes
25430 PV-251 13-11-1996 28-09-2000 "Lightning
25465 PV-286 13-11-1996 29-09-2000 "Nightstalker
25471 PV-292 13-11-1996 29-09-2000 "Raptor
25472 PV-293 13-11-1996 28-09-2000 "Eagle"
25474 PV-295 13-11-1996 19-02-2001 "Ghost"
25480 PV-303 13-11-1996 19-02-2001 "Nightstalker"
25482 PV-340 13-11-1996 19-02-2001 "Wolf"
25485 PV-399 13-11-1996 19-02-2001 "Storm"
68970 PV-403 13-11-1996 19-02-2001 "Coyote"
68983 DN01 13-11-1996 28-09-2000  
69029 DN02 13-11-1996 19-02-2001  
69033 DN03 13-11-1996 29-09-2000  

 

Serial overview McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache RNlAF

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
notes
Q-01 DN001 29-05-1998    
Q-02 DN002 31-07-1998    
Q-03 DN003 30-10-1998    
Q-04 DN004 20-11-1998    
Q-05 DN005 29-01-1999    
Q-06 DN006 30-04-1999    
Q-07 DN007 30-04-1999    
Q-08 DN008 27-08-1999    
Q-09 DN009 30-11-1999    
Q-10 DN010 28-02-2000    
Q-11 DN011 09-06-2000    
Q-12 DN012 28-04-2000    
Q-13 DN013 16-08-2000    
Q-14 DN014 28-07-2000    
Q-15 DN015 06-10-2000    
Q-16 DN016 31-10-2000    
Q-17 DN017 12-01-2001    
Q-18 DN018 29-01-2001    
Q-19 DN019 24-04-2001    
Q-20 DN020 25-07-2001 29-08-2004 Written off after landing accident Afganistan
Q-21 DN021 31-07-2001    
Q-22 DN022 27-09-2001    
Q-23 DN023 27-09-2001    
Q-24 DN024 10-01-2002    
Q-25 DN025 18-01-2002    
Q-26 DN026 29-01-2002    
Q-27 DN027 15-02-2002    
Q-28 DN028 20-03-2002    
Q-29 DN029 30-04-2002    
Q-30 DN030 30-04-2002    

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Academy
    • Kit 2138 / 12488: Hughes AH64A Apache
    • Kit 12514: Hughes AH64D Apache Block II early version
  • Airfix
    • Kit 4044: Boeing McDD AH64D Longbow Apache
    • Kit 03077: AH64D Longbow Apache (Klu)
    • Kit J6004: Quickbuild AH64D Apache
  • Doyusha
    • Kit xb-2: Hughes AH64 Apache (JGSDF)
  • Hasegawa
    • Kit 2400264: AH64A Apache "IDF"
    • Kit 2400035: AH64A Apache "Special Markings"
    • Kit 240D06: AH64A Apache
    • Kit 240E06: Lockheed AH64 Longbow Apache
    • Kit 240e22: AH64A Apache
  • HobbyCraft
    • Kit IHC2204: AH64A Apache
    • Kit IHC24522205: AH64 Apache
  • HobbyBoss
    • Kit 87218: AH64A Apache
    • Kit 87219: AH64D Longbow Apache
  • Italeri
    • Kit 340159: AH64A Apache
    • Kit 340080: Hughes AH64D Longbow Apache (RAF/KLu)
      • The site of the Dutch IPMS contains a review of the Italeri Apache AH-64D .
  • Revell
    • Kit 04487: AH64A Apache
  • Seminar
    • Kit FS001: Hughes AH64A Apache
Mc Donnell AH 64D Apache AKleijn
A model of a RNlAF McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache, built by Adri Kleijn.
Mc Donnell AH 64D Apache Academy AKleijn
The Academy model of a RNlAF McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache, built by Adri Kleijn.
Mc Donnell AH 64D Apache Academy2 AKleijn
The Academy model of a RNlAF McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 01 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 02 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 03 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 04 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 09 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 05 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 06 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 07 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 10 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 10 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 10 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 10 McDonnell Douglas AH64D Q05 Peter Banis 10

A model of a McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D Apache, built by Peter Banis.

 

Modelling Add-on

  • Aires
    • Set 4137: AH64D Apache Longbow Cockpit set (Hasegawa)
    • Set 4131: AH64A Cockpit detail set (Hasegawa)
  • Airwaves
    • Kit 7244: Detailset AH64A Apache Canopy
    • Kit 7240: Detailset AH64A Apache
  • ArmyCast
    • Set 72021: WAH64D RAF/HAF Apache Conversion set (Academy)
    • Set 72003: AH64D Longbow Apache Conversion set (Academy)
    • Set 72004: AH64 Apache Armament set
    • Set 72024: WAH64D RAF/HAF Apache RR Turbomeca Engine set (Academy))
    • Set 72001: AH64 Apache-engine set (Academy))
    • Set 72025: AH64A/D Apache Detail set (Academy))
    • Set 72027: AH-64D Apache ASPI exhaust (Block III) conversion (Academy))
    • Set 72023: AH64D Apache Saraf IDF Conversion set (Academy))
    • Set 72022: AH64A Apache Peten Matrix IDF Conversion set (Academy))
    • Set 72021: WAH64D RAF/HAF Apache Conversion set (Academy))
    • Set 72002: AH64 Apache Peten Conversion set (Academy))
  • CMK
    • Kit A7191: AH64A Apache Avionics bay (Academy)
    • Kit A7192: AH64A Apache Driveshaft set (Academy)
    • Kit A7058: AH64A Apache Engine set (Academy)
    • Kit A7059: AH64A Apache Interior set (Academy)
  • Eduard
    • Set 73-330 / SS330: AH64A Apache - self adhesive (Hobby Boss)
    • Set 73-274: Detailset AH64A Apache (Academy)
    • Set 72-405: Detailset AH64A Apache (Hasegawa)
    • Set XS226: Express Mask AH-64A/D Apache (Academy)
    • Set XS193: Express Mask AH64A Apache (Hasegawa)
    • Set 73-324: Detailset Boeing AH64D Apache self adhesive (Hobby Boss)
    • Set XS012: Express Mask Hughes AH64D Apache (Academy)
    • Set SS156: Detailset AH64 Apache (Academy)
  • Hertitage Aviation
    • Set AC48026: WAH64D UK Apache Detail set (Hasegawa
  • Model Technologies
    • Set 1006: Hughes AH64A Apache Interior Placard set
  • Part Etchings
    • Set 72-005: Hughes AH64A Apache (Academy)
  • PJ Productions
    • Set 721130: AH-64 Helicopter crew
  • Res-im Resin Improvements
    • Set E72021: Detailset AH64A Apache (Academy)
    • Set CM7213: AH64 Apache Mask (Academy)
  • Rob Taurus Canopies
    • Set 72077: Canopy AH64A Apache (Academy)
  • Hertitage Aviation
    • Set AC48026: WAH64D UK Apache Detail set (Hasegawa
  • Model Technologies
    • Set 1006: Hughes AH64A Apache Interior Placard set
  • Verlinden
    • Set 683: AH64A Apache update set

Decals

  • Armycast
    • Set D72001: AH64D Apache in Foreign Service (RAF, Singapore, Greece, Holland, Japan)
    • Set D72006: Hughes AH-64D Apache ASPI exhaust (Block III) decal set
    • Set D72008: Hughes AH-64A/D Apache stencils - decal set
  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72053: AH64A/D Apache (KLu)
  • Syhart
    • Set 72-062: AH64D Apache (Q-19 "Apache Solo Display" Royal Netherland Air Force 2010)

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Academy
    • Kit 2115 / 12239: McDonnell Douglas AH64A Apache
  • Airfix
    • Kit 07101: AH64A Apache
  • Hasegawa
    • Kit 2409938: AH64A/D Apache "" World Apache"
    • Kit 2409772: AH64A Apache "Iraqi Freedom"
    • Kit 2407242: AH64D Apache Longbow "J.G.S.D.F."
    • Kit 2407242s: AH64D Apache Longbow "J.G.S.D.F." with Photo etched parts
    • Kit 2409452: AH64D Apache (JGSDF)
    • Kit 24PT23: AH64D Apache longbow
    • Kit 2409431: AH64D Apache (Royal Army, KLu)
    • Kit 2407336: AH64D Apache (Royal Netherlands Air force Special markings)
  • Heller
    • Kit 5HV80423: AH64A Apache
  • Italeri
    • Kit 340832: AH64A Apache
    • Kit 340831: Longbow Apache AH64
    • Kit 340863: AH64D Apache
  • Minicraft
    • Kit 2125: McDonnell Douglas AH64D Longbow Apache
  • Monogram
    • Kit 15443: AH64A Apache
  • Revell
    • Kit 04420: AH64D Longbow Apache (USA, RAF, KLu)
    • Kit 05443: AH-64 Apache Helicopter
    • Kit 04896: AH64D Apache (KLU 100 Years Military Aviation)

Modelling add-on

  • Aires
    • Set 4137: AH64D Apache Longbow Cockpit set (Hasegawa)
    • Set 4131: AH64A Cockpit detail set (Hasegawa)
  • Airwaves
    • Kit 7244: Detailset AH64A Apache Canopy
    • Kit 7240: Detailset AH64A Apache
  • ArmyCast
    • Set 48003: AH64 Apache-engine set
    • Set 48004: AH64 Apache FOD covers plus 2 helmets (Hasegawa)
  • Eduard
    • Set 49-209 / FE209: Detailset AH-64A Apache (Hasegawa)
    • Set 49-201: Detailset AH-64D Apache (Hasegawa)
    • Set 48-340: Detailset AH64D Apache (Italeri)
    • Set 48-160: Detailset Hughes AH64A Apache
    • Set XF154: Express Mask AH64D Apache (Hasegawa)
    • Set XF080: Express Mask AH64 Apache (Italeri)
    • Set XF014: Express Mask AH64D Apache (Academy)
  • Isra Cast
    • Set 48029: IAF AH64A 'Apache' (updated) Conversion kit (Hasegawa)
    • Set 48031: British Army WAH-64D 'Apache Longbow' (Hasegawa)
  • Hertitage Aviation
    • Set AC48026: WAH64D UK Apache Detail set (Hasegawa
  • Model Technologies
    • Set 1006: Hughes AH64A Apache Interior Placard set
  • Part Etchings
    • Set 48005: Hughes AH64A Apache Interior (Italeri)
    • Set 48006: Hughes AH64A Apache Exterior (Italeri)
  • Verlinden
    • Set 683: AH64A Apache update set
  • Wingman Models
    • Set F48016: IAF AH64D Saraf conversion set (Revell-Monogram)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 48034: AH64A/D Apache (KLu)
  • Syhart
    • Set 48-062: AH64D Apache (Q-19 "Apache Solo Display" Royal Netherlands Air Force 2010)

 

 


 

Scheme Colour name FS number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air Hataka
Standard #1 Overall Olive green ~4031     X153     ~067

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 

McDonnelDouglas AH64a Apache-1-SMALL
A McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A of the Royal Netherlands Air Force:
The AH-64A had usually no Dutch roundels applied, but just the text 'Koninklijke Luchtmacht' on the fuselage.

 

McDonnelDouglas AH64a Apache-1-SMALL
A McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the delivery scheme.
McDonnelDouglas AH64a Apache-2-SMALL
A McDonnell-Douglas AH-64D.
From 2016 and on several modifications were applied to the aircraft. E.g. note the antenna at the right side of the tail boom.

 


Literature.

Luchtvaartwereld; 2e jaargang nummer 2: Hughes AH-64 Apache Rene van Druenen, Pag. 46 - 51 1985 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Aircraft number 95 AH-64 Apache in action Al Adcock Pag. 10 - 29 1989 Uitgever: Squadron/Signal Publications Inc., Carrolton, Texas
Luchtvaartwereld; 6e jaargang nummer 6: De McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache Geert K. Mast Pag. 219 - 222 1989 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 68 - 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Onze Luchtmacht; jaargang 51, nummer 5: Hawkeyes krijgen rotors Arnaud Boxman & Kees van der Mark Pag. 3 - 6 1-10-1999 Uitgever: Koninklijke Vereniging 'Onze Luchtmacht', 's Gravenhage

 

Websites.

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