Description
Air Force 1 Model Company Die-cast Model
Boeing AH-64D Apache – “023”, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, Iraq, March 2003
1:72 Scale. Fuselage length: 8.25”. Rotor Diameter: 8”
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine attack helicopter operated by the U.S. Army and the military forces of several other countries. Originally developed by Hughes Helicopters in the 1970s as a replacement for the Bell AH-1 Cobra, the Apache is now built by Boeing. The YAH-64 prototype was first flown on September 30, 1975, with the production model entering service in 1986. The AH-64 has served in conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Over 2,000 have been produced to date in several variants.
The AH-64D Apache Longbow prototype was first flown on May 14 1992. It provided a quantum leap in capabilities over the AH-64A and incorporated advanced avionics, digital enhancements and communications upgrades. The first production AH-64D was delivered to the U.S. Army in March 1997.
Air Force 1 Model Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, pre-built, diecast model airplanes. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. They are built using diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of an AH-64D Apache helicopter features:
Die-cast metal fuselage
Realistic panel lines
Detailed cockpit with crew figures
Historically accurate printed markings
Turning rotor blades
Metal display stand
Category: Air Force 1 Model Company Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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