The AH-64E Apache Guardian was originally designated AH-64D Block III in 2012 but because of
its advanced capabilities compared to previous variants it was renamed. Everything about the AH-
64E is bigger and better or improved when compared to earlier variants. A large number of
improvements are meant to protect the crew from guns up to 27 mm rounds as well as crash
resistant seats. Equipped with new sensors, avionics and night operation capabilities the AH-64E
also has the ability to control UAVs.

The South Korean Army bought thirty six Boeing AH-64E helicopters that included six that were
equipped with the Longbow fire control radar. The Longbow provides the ability to detect up to
one hundred and twenty eight targets at the same time at distances up to twelve kilometers. The
ROK Army equipped two battalions with the new AH-64Es. The AH-64E is meant to replace the
ninety ageing ROKA Bell AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter that began service in 1977. The ROK
Marines have opted for the KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries) Surion.

General Specifications For AH-64E Apache Guardian
Crew – 2 X Pilot On Raised Rear Seat, Co-Pilot/Gunner In Front Seat

Dimensions
Length – 58 ft   (17.7 m)
Main Rotor Diameter – 48 ft   (14.6 m)
Height – 16.2 ft   (4.95 m)
Weight
Empty – 10,340 lb   (5.17 t)
Maximum Takeoff Weight - 20,860 lb   (10.43 t)

Performance
Powerplant – 2 X General Electric T700-GE-701D Turboshafts
Horse Power – 1,994 shp Each

Speed
Maximum – 186 mph   (300 km/h)
Cruise – 171 mph   (275 km/h)
Service Ceiling – 21,000 ft   (6,400 m)
Range – 295 mi   (476 km)

Armament
1 X 30 mm Cannon W/1,200 Rounds
Missiles
4 X Hardpoints Mounted On Stub-Wing Pylons
16 X AGM-114L Hellfire-2 Anti-Tank
4 X AIM-92 Stinger
OR
4 X Mistral
OR
2 X AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-To-Air
2 X AGM-122 Sidearm Anti-Radiation
Rockets
19-Shot Pods With Hydra 70 Unguided Rockets

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