AH-64D Apache Longbow USAF

Package includes virtual cockpit, firing guns and cannon. Press 'o' and 'i' to fire. 

Enclosed effects must be added. 


AH-64 Apache By Tom Woods and Mark Adams. Features: model, panel, Dynamic Virtual Cockpit, sounds, special effects like red smoke, gunship, hellfires etc. 
Original Model: Tom Woods and Mark Adams
Sound: Manuel Gonzalez
Hud Gauge: Steve Hanley

USAF repaint by Chris Evans



   

AH-64D Apache Longbow

The multi-mission AH-64D Apache Longbow is the next-generation version of original AH-64A Apache. With its fire-control radar, the aircraft is known as the AH-64D Apache Longbow. Without the radar, the combat-proven aircraft is called the AH-64D Apache.



AH-64A Apache
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Between 1984 and 1997, Boeing produced 937 AH-64As for the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The combat-proven AH-64A is still in service and includes the following features: 
 	Two high-performance turboshaft engines and maximum cruise speed of 284 kph 
 	Laser, infrared, and other systems (including target acquisition designation sight/pilot night vision sensor) to locate, track, and attack targets 
 	A combination of laser-guided precision Hellfire missiles, 70mm rockets, and a 30mm automatic cannon with up to 1,200 high-explosive, dual-purpose ammunition rounds 

AH-64D Apache and AH-64D Apache Longbow
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The combat-proven AH-64D Apache and AH-64D Apache Longbow share the following history and characteristics:
 	Testing in the late 1990s, delivery in 1997, in production for the U.S. Army and several international customers 
 	Selection by the U.S. Army, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, The Netherlands, Republic of Singapore, and United Kingdom (as the AH Mk1 
 	Ability to assimilate advancements in digital connectivity, sensors, weapon systems, advanced training devices, and maintenance support systems 



Apache Longbow Enhancements
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The radar-equipped AH-64D Apache Longbow features numerous enhanced capabilities, including:
 	Longer-range weapons accuracy and all-weather/night fighting 
 	Detection of objects (moving or stationary) without being detected 
 	Classification and threat-prioritization of up to 128 targets in less than a minute 
 	Integrated sensors, networking, and digital communications for situational awareness, management of the combat arena in real time, and digital transmission of images and target locations to joint operations battlefield commanders 
The AH-64 Apache has been developed since its inception using incremental technology insertions at regular intervals to ensure that the world's most capable multi-role combat helicopter meets the needs of the warfighter today and in the future.


Technical Specs
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AH-64 Technical Specifications
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AH-64A Apache
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Length:	58.17 ft (17.73 m) 	 
Height:	15.24 ft (4.64 m) 	 
Wing Span:	17.15 ft (5.227 m) 	 
Primary Mission Gross Weight 
  15,075 lb (6838 kg) 	Standard Day	Hot Day ISA + 15C°
Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP)	15,895 ft (4845 m) 	14,845 ft (4525 m) 
Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP)	12,685 ft (3866 m) 	11,215 ft (3418 m) 
 	Sea Level Standard Day	Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F° (21 C°)
Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP)	2,175 fpm (663 mpm) 	2,050 fpm (625 mpm) 
Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP)	2,915 fpm (889 mpm) 	2,890 fpm (881 mpm) 
Maximum Level Flight Speed	150 kt (279 kph) 	153 kt (284 kph) 
Cruise Speed (MCP)	150 kt (279 kph) 	153 kt (284 kph) 


AH-64D Apache
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Length:	58.17 ft (17.73 m)	 
Height:	13.30 ft (4.05 m)	 
Wing Span:	17.15 ft (5.227 m)	 
 	Standard Day	Hot Day
Primary Mission Gross Weight 
  16,027 lb (7270 kg)	Lot 1 Weight 	ISA + 15 C°
Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP)	14,650 ft (4465 m) 	13,350 ft (4068 m)
Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP)	10,520 ft (3206 m)	9,050 ft (2759 m)
 	Sea Level Standard Day	Hot Day 2000 ft 70 F° (21 C°)
Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP)	1,775 fpm (541 mpm)	1,595 fpm (486 mpm)
Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP)	2,635 fpm (803 mpm)	2,600 fpm (793 mpm)
Maximum Level Flight Speed	147 kt (273 kph)	149 kt (276 kph)
Cruise Speed (MCP)	147 kt (273 kph)	149 kt (276 kph)


AH-64D Apache Longbow
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Length:
	58.17 ft (17.73 m)	 
Height:	16.25 ft (4.95 m)	 
Wing Span:	17.15 ft (5.227 m)	 
Primary Mission Gross Weight 
  16,601 lb (7530 kg) 	Standard Day	Hot Day ISA + 15C°
Hover In-Ground Effect (MRP)	13,690 ft (4172 m)	12,290 ft (3745 m) 
Hover Out-of-Ground Effect (MRP)	9,480 ft (2889 m)	7,960 ft (2427 m) 
 	Sea Level Standard Day	Hot Day 2070 ft (610m)
Vertical Rate of Climb (MRP)	1,475 fpm (450 mpm)	1,255 fpm (383 mpm) 
Maximum Rate of Climb (IRP)	2,415 fpm (737 mpm)	2,370 fpm (723 mpm)
Maximum Level Flight Speed	141 kt (262 kph)	143 kt (265 kph)
Cruise Speed (MCP)	141 kt (262 kph)	143 kt (265 kph


INSTALLATION
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  The only thing you have to do is to extract it, into the main folder of your MS Flight Simulator X. For example into the location: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\".

FS2004 Installation
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Drop the effects and the Gauges folders in the main FS2004 folder, then copy to the aircraft folder the “AH-64D Apache Hellenic Army Aviation”.



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