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Just a quick chime in from an Apache Tech:
Contrary to some of the comments thrown around here, this is indeed a AH64D model, based on several key details: The L shape of the Intermediate Gear Box fairing (AH64A have an uglier cut), the air speed sensors on the engine nacelles (AH64A don't have those), the location of the chaff/flare launches, and the bulkiness of the forward avionics bays (AH64A FABS are noticeably thinner in both width and height) .
However, the two helicopters portrayed here actually have the old AH64A air data sensors installed on top of their main rotors, which makes them look like AH64A at first glance, if you don't look at the details too closely. Being a AH64A mechanic myself I'm obviously biased and I think the old air data sensors look much cooler than those ugly bulky radomes.
AH64D don't need to have a bulky radome mounted on their main rotors. Radomes can be installed and removed based on the mission.
IIRC only one heli in a formation needs a radome, and the others will be able to operate based on the one "leader", so the others can instead have a sort of small flat "stump" piece installed on top of their main rotor, with the stump being much lighter.
AFAIK AH64D can interface with the old air data sensors so some AH64D operator out in the world may actually be using a configuration like the one shown here. In my country only (and all) A models use the old sensors, while the D models use either a radome or a stump.
Anyhow, now that I got that chip off my shoulder, I'd just like to say that this actually might be my favorite Apache image ever, I absolutely love the colors and angles on this one.
Contrary to some of the comments thrown around here, this is indeed a AH64D model, based on several key details: The L shape of the Intermediate Gear Box fairing (AH64A have an uglier cut), the air speed sensors on the engine nacelles (AH64A don't have those), the location of the chaff/flare launches, and the bulkiness of the forward avionics bays (AH64A FABS are noticeably thinner in both width and height) .
However, the two helicopters portrayed here actually have the old AH64A air data sensors installed on top of their main rotors, which makes them look like AH64A at first glance, if you don't look at the details too closely. Being a AH64A mechanic myself I'm obviously biased and I think the old air data sensors look much cooler than those ugly bulky radomes.
AH64D don't need to have a bulky radome mounted on their main rotors. Radomes can be installed and removed based on the mission.
IIRC only one heli in a formation needs a radome, and the others will be able to operate based on the one "leader", so the others can instead have a sort of small flat "stump" piece installed on top of their main rotor, with the stump being much lighter.
AFAIK AH64D can interface with the old air data sensors so some AH64D operator out in the world may actually be using a configuration like the one shown here. In my country only (and all) A models use the old sensors, while the D models use either a radome or a stump.
Anyhow, now that I got that chip off my shoulder, I'd just like to say that this actually might be my favorite Apache image ever, I absolutely love the colors and angles on this one.