The AH-64 Apache is a four-blade, twin-turboshaft attack helicopter, developed for the United States Army as a successor to the AH-1 Cobra, to meet the advanced combat needs of the late 20th century. Introduced to U.S. Army service in April 1986, its development arose from the Advanced Attack Helicopter program, initiated in response to the vulnerable performance of the UH-1 'Huey' during the Vietnam War. The Apache was designed to be a lethal, robust, and survivable aircraft, capable of performing multiple missions, especially the anti-armor attack role.

Operated by a crew of two, the pilot and co-pilot/gunner (CPG), the AH-64 Apache offers a dual control system. Both the pilot, seated at the rear of the tandem cockpit, and the CPG, seated at the front, are capable of flying the aircraft and performing the mission independently.

In terms of weaponry, the Apache is armed with a 30mm M230 Chain Gun fitted under its forward fuselage and carries a mixture of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and Hydra 70 rocket pods on four hardpoints mounted on stub-wing pylons.

Several variants of the Apache have been produced over the years. The AH-64A was the original model, followed by the AH-64B. The AH-64D Apache Longbow distinguishes itself with a state-of-the-art glass cockpit and cutting-edge sensor systems.

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