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AH-64E Apache Guardian
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the most advanced production variant of the Apache attack helicopter, featuring upgraded T700-GE-701D engines, composite rotor blades, enhanced fire control radar, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability. Operated by the US Army and over a dozen allies including the UK Army Air Corps (unique Brimstone and Starstreak AAM integration for maritime strike), India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Japan, South Korea, Greece, and Israel. Proven in combat operations worldwide as the premier Western attack helicopter platform.
OPERATORS (22)
Australia
29ACTIVE
Egypt
46ACTIVE
India
22ACTIVE
Morocco
36ACTIVE
Poland
96ACTIVE
Qatar
24ACTIVE
Saudi Arabia
36ACTIVE
South Korea
36ACTIVE
United Kingdom
50ACTIVE
United States
690ACTIVE
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AH-64E Apache Guardian - Boeing / Lockheed Martin / Northrop Grumman
ADVANTAGES
- Best-in-class anti-armor capability with Longbow fire control radar
- Can operate in degraded visual environments (night, bad weather)
- Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability with drones
- Continuous upgrades maintain relevance (v6.5 software)
- Large international fleet improves logistics and interoperability
DISADVANTAGES
- Heavy and complex; high maintenance hours per flight hour
- Vulnerable to MANPADS and advanced short-range air defense
- High operational cost compared to lighter attack helicopters
- Two-crew requirement in era pushing toward reduced crew concepts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW2
MUM TManned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) With Drones
RANGE480 Km
SENSORSAN/APG-78 Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS, MTADS
ARMAMENT1× M230 30mm Chain Gun (1,200 Rounds), 16× AGM-114 Hellfire, 76× Hydra 70 Rockets
SOFTWAREV6.5 Software Baseline
MAX SPEED293 Km/H
WEAPON FAMILY1 VARIANT
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