
AH64 Apache Shutdown Sound – SFX
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four-blade attack helicopter developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It has been in service since the 1980s and is one of the most advanced and heavily armed attack helicopters in the world.
The crew sits in tandem, with the pilot sitting behind and above the co-pilot/gunner. Both crew members are capable of flying the aircraft and performing methods of weapon engagements independently. The AH-64 is powered by two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines with high-mounted exhausts on either side of the fuselage.
Here are some interesting facts about the AH-64 Apache helicopter:
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Despite its heavy armor and weaponry, the Apache is highly maneuverable. It can reach speeds up to 182 mph (293 km/h) and perform complex aerial maneuvers, which make it effective in a variety of combat situations.