AH-64 Apache the Flying Tank

[@juanarce6900]

That's one bad ass machine, but the pilots are the true heroes of this story. Great work Juan!!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you Juan!

[@willmorrell488]

This video released at the same time DCS Apache is about to release... Coincidence? I think not.

[@PilotPhotog]

Timing is everything Mr. Swanson :)

[@dayytube]

May this marvel of engineering live on and as a machine to protect. Another wonder is the commanche but she never became as famous as the apache.. Thank you PilotphotoG for the video.

[@roberts9095]

Imagine this thing working in tandem with F-35s (like they will irl) the situational awareness they'll provide to one another...

[@unclebuzz6913]

Hell yeah it'll survive, probably in an autonomous platform. In the late 2020s,.look the Cobra is still relevant today as the Super Cobra,so yeah even the Super Cobra will be in service in the late 2020s,into 2040

[@bl8danjil]

The Super Cobra is gone from the Marine Corps. It's been replaced by the Viper. While the Huey was replaced by the Venom. Both are the 4 blade equivalents or their predecessors. It's still common to call them the Cobra and Huey though.

[@f35blightning27]

@@bl8danjil he is probably talking about other nations armies, like South Korea Japan Turkey etc.

[@DOI_ARTS]

Its Viper now

[@benwelch4076]

One again did you ever deliver! I know several people who have had their lives saved by the Apache. The boost it gives to morale just from knowing it's there is immeasurable. Several things, aren't the bends in the tips of the blades to cut down on rotor chop to keep the noise down? The Longbow variant was also the first time I heard about crew information over load from all the systems, was something done to mitigate this? I am glad to hear about the added safety in seat and cockpit design for the crew. I have seen first hand the back and leg injuries from the crashes of earlier helicopters, low altitude and low speed. The Guardian variant will be the Apache's future, drones are here to stay and any component that adds range and diminishes your own detection is a game changer. Cheers on a brilliant video and cheers to your father.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you as always Ben! I'm not sure about the information overload, but I imagine that user interfaces have vastly improved since the Longbow was first introduced.

[@KernowekTim]

A Legend in it's own 'life-time'.Terror of infantry and armour in all -climate battlefield scenarios. A price-less asset in urban/sub-urban FIBUA warfare. A genuinely effective weapon from dawn through darkness . Life saver: Death bringer.. Blessed friend; Fearful foe. Awesome. Top-drawer video. Thank you!

[@sengyew83]

Should do an alternate history video where the AH-56 Cheyenne was made operational!

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Still mad it never went to production. Bad ass chopper

[@amcds2867]

Wow, that is an impressive helicopter! I was looking forward to this documentary and it went beyond my expectations. Great job! and the ending was the best part...

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it - thanks for always commenting - I appreciate the feedback. Go 1st AD!

[@scottnj2503]

Great brief Tog. Incredible details on features and characteristics. I predict the Apache will be in service longer than its forefather, the Cobra/Viper AH1 family, now 50+ years active duty.

[@cattledog901]

The Apache will 100% be relevant in the future, especially with the possibility of upgrading the longbow radar to AESA and the integration of NLOS missles like Spike. The combination will mean the Apache can detect and attack targets out to 20 miles or more while remaining hidden behind cover.

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

Soldiers will always need close air support, so yes

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Every country that bought the Eurocopter Tiger is crying watching this. 😂. If anyone hasn’t watched the opening shots fired from Desert Storm, should. A squad of Apache’s wreaked havoc.

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Apaches don’t always come out the winner. It’s all who you’re up against with, tactics and very often luck. Check out how 32 Apaches were ambushed by Iraqis with one shot down and many severely damaged.

[@MiserableJosephson]

If you see an Apache coming, it's too late to run

[@Viperboeing757]

I've got a new favorite video bro ! EXCELLENT ! Great job ! Very comprehensive and informative . As before , two enthusiastic thumbs up from this camp 👍👍

[@PilotPhotog]

Much appreciated, thank you Duncan!

[@viktor_v-ughnda_vaudville_476]

How the hell did I miss this!? I never miss an episode and I love the Apache

[@teddy.d174]

I believe it’ll absolutely stick around and continue to be highly effective. It’s my favorite gunship and in my opinion, the best attack helo in the world. Love this vid Tog! Here’s to your father…🍻

[@thegrandinquisitor8239]

Now that you've watched this you need to go and watch a movie called Firebirds. It is USDA certified prime 90's Nick Cage cheese. It's like a B-movie version of Top Gun, but with Apaches instead of Tomcats and Nick Cage instead of Tom Cruise. Oh and Tommy Lee Jones is in it too! It's so bad that it's good!

[@PilotPhotog]

I'm old enough to have watched that in theatres back in 1991 - and yes, it is so bad it's good lol, thanks for commenting.

[@thegrandinquisitor8239]

@@PilotPhotog Awesome! I didn't see it until it came on cable.

[@stuartjobling9360]

Love that Movie, wings of the Apache (Firebirds)

[@gearrazkarraysgyfarnogod8554]

So many American and Allied lives have been saved by the Apache, and the A-10. The greatest CAS providers in the history of warfare. (And the AC-130 Specter, of course)

[@markphilpot8734]

This is a dominator on the field of hell. It’s no joke. Both offensively and defensively, it has the jones for Big League ball. This helicopter plays for keeps and those who tango with it find out in an ugly way! Air assault is where it’s at and this one’s a keeper. Stay safe my mates!😊👍🏻😁

[@BugattiONE666]

At no point was the Apache ever called the flying tank. The term was coined first for the Hind then the Super Stallion.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Nice dedication :) Glad to see this one come out - timing is great!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you Ken, glad you enjoyed it - Go 1st AD!

[@Duvstep910]

I honestly think it will; would be helpful in assisting drones in tough to reach spots Edit: im a new subscriber🇯🇲

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you for subscribing and glad you liked the video! I also believe drones are a game changer.

[@serdradion4010]

Improved Cobra, the Viper is in regular service still, AH-64 is more fit to be service weapon. Viper could use upgrade switching the skies to the amortized wheels, which is modern standard. Keeps the pilots safe at rough landing.

[@loganmerryman202]

You forgot to say that the cockpit sits inside a titanium tub and the fuel tanks are self sealing up to 12.7mm

[@andrewpizzino2514]

Respect to your father

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you, Andrew!

[@Ayden3008]

Bro the Apache is a god

[@alexandreveiga2347]

Great vídeo dude and congrats on your dad. Thanks for his serviço!✌🇺🇸🇧🇷‼

[@konk8429]

So excited for us Aussies to be acquiring these

[@lancet.346]

Not if Wags and Growling Sidewinder are flying it!

[@scarecrow108productions7]

Hey hey. Dont forget Casmo! A former Apache and Kiowa Warrior pilot

[@lancet.346]

@@scarecrow108productions7 Oh, yeah! I totally blanked!

[@scarecrow108productions7]

@@lancet.346 yeah. *Brian J.H. Harris. Aka. Casmo*

[@julioaranton5223]

Protection vs rogue shoulder-fired rockets?

[@andrewbarlow8937]

I had the privilege to work on the AH-64 at CSC in Huntsville, AL. 2017.

[@russtuff]

Excellent

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@supervelocejota63]

Juz gotta love this

[@44Bravo]

Australian army needs to ditch the light attack helicopter Tiger and get their hands on Apache Long Bows which is definitely more lethal!

[@kqckeforyou4433]

Already doing but i think the tiger is the better one but that is bias

[@TRPilot06YT]

Its that whole "are tanks obselete" thing over again.

[@crispyglove]

Excellent content!

[@mrp8488]

Great video, you should make one on the AH-1Z. I'm curious why the designers didn't use a 30mm gun designed to fire the same tank busting armour piercing rounds the A10 uses.

[@kqckeforyou4433]

Because of the recoil. That's why the Fara programm will also use a 20mm if it is the 102mm or 139mm but a 30x173mm is why to big of an recoil and even the 30x113mm which is now used with the m230 chain gun has a very strong recoil which the heli can handle just so but it can't handle anymore

[@bluemarlin8138]

30mm rounds might go through the rear of an older tank, or the roof if fired at a near 90° angle, but otherwise they’d just be good for busting up the sights and external gear, or maybe setting off some ERA panels. But you can do that with a 20-25mm. Also, the gun on the Apache has a much shorter barrel, so you can’t get the same muzzle velocity that you can on an A-10 anyway.

[@mrp8488]

The AH-64 uses a 30mm round, just not as big as the A-10.

[@hansenkho3835]

My respect to your father for his service to the country bro, we owe much to him for keeping us safe all the time Nice review on this beautiful lady bro, specially your explanation for the ASPI upward exhaust. I just hope my incoming new Limited AH-64E Guardian kit has this exhaust as well, so i got the option to build either US Army version or foreign version. Keep up the good work bro. Wonder if you make video about the BUFF, and her future upgrade

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and BUFF video in the works. If you are on instagram, post a pic of yoru AH-64E build and tag me @pilotphotog I'd love to see it!

[@DOI_ARTS]

The D variant is still capable, hell if America sells the A model countries would still buy it.

[@dawnsparrow4477]

Yes...until today its powerful, superior characteristics allowing its remain in service...too nice video clearly explained characteristics of two versions and its historical backgrounds..enjoyed video thanks (pilot photog) channel 👏🏼👏🏼🦅🇺🇲🦅👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻

[@PilotPhotog]

So nice of you thank you as always!

[@dawnsparrow4477]

@@PilotPhotog welcome with respect 🙏 for you and your channel

[@VectorGhost]

i think when the new 360 Invictus is out it would team welll with it

[@jmrrrdann3369]

This platform is lethal

[@W1ckedRcL]

Should do the AH1 next.

[@PilotPhotog]

It's in the works!

[@W1ckedRcL]

@@PilotPhotog looking forward to it

[@CubanCubeFan]

Excellent!!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@white-dragon4424]

The gun targeting system is far more advanced than you said. Not only does it follow the movement of the head, but also the eye.

[@invictusangelica]

I wonder if the Compound Apache would become a reality or not for the Apache to survive in the future and I really hope that it would

[@NidhinKn-p1s]

Very good weapon ✨✨✨

[@jonniiinferno9098]

curious - have you done a comparison of the A-10 Warthog and SU-25 frogfoot ? - i think that would be interesting to see...

[@PilotPhotog]

An excellent idea and thanks for the suggestion!

[@erichill5328]

Much love ❤️…!!!

[@xx_goth_-me-_xx1787]

Two of them flew over my house just a min. Ago (Barksdale)

[@e.s.5529]

of course it can, but nothing is invincible on the battlefield. Tactics, intelligence, training, supply, bravery, and tech have a lot to do with platforms and troops living or dying on the battlefield...just ask the Russians.

[@damongraham1398]

Grim Reapers send me to you. Just watched your F-24 Hogcat. I will just say too many engines SMH. Will you be doing a videos about the V-280? Would love to see a V-280 with the cargo area removed so it can carry a ground vehicle?

[@craig4867]

AH-56 Cheyenne helicopter! Defiant X is a copy of it!

[@bigman23DOTS]

The better the radar the better the interoperability the better the flying tank

[@MiserableJosephson]

I believe that it's the Forward Arming Refueling Terminal, or FART. (Or st least it should be)

[@myob3038]

It's obsolete. Drones can do a better job and take it out.

[@P_Mann]

The only thing that could replace an Apache would be another helicopter or VTOL a platform as advanced as the F35 that doesn’t sacrifice any existing AH64 capabilities.

[@kingdavewoody]

The entire airframe can't withstand 50 cal. If it could it would be too heavy to take off

[@lolagyable]

nearly ten years in the military, never heard them called the flying tank.....it doesn't even make sense. I have heard the Mi-24 called that, but never an apache.

[@alexnovak3319]

Hahahaha 0:00 if its co..ing for ya youll just hear it, and not see it

[@kiketve2]

GOOD WORK! IF ONLY THE UKRANIANS COULD HAVE ONE SQUADRON OF THEM, OH BOY!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I'm super bummed I wasn't allowed to be an Apache pilot. I have an autoimmune disease that make me shakey every so often and it was to big a risk for the Army. I a fantastic simulator pilot but that's obviously not the same. With there was a cure. I'd still try.

[@roberts9095]

Muh fire'n forget Hellfires

[@mENTALdRIFTER]

Cornerstone of the modern US military? 🤔

[@dnate697]

Not even close to a flying tank! More like a flying Truck.

[@zach11241]

If you see this. Do NOT run. That only activates the Apache’s hunter instinct and it WILL hunt you down. You might think you’re safe, cooking dinner at home, when suddenly..... BAM! Hellfire missile in your kitchen. The only thing worse than a Hellfire missile in your kitchen is Gordon Ramsey.

[@Tam0de]

As much as I love the Apache but I always thought the nickname 'Flying Tank' was already bestowed upon the Russian Mi-24 Hind.

[@mr.highground9250]

Uhhhhhhh the armor Mi-28 is more thick

[@เอมรีสาอุด]

มันท่าเท่ห์

[@interpl6089]

i Still Do Think AH-1Z Viper is Better than AH-64

[@xmeda]

Too much propaganda. This thing never was used against any modern AA systems and modern manpads.

[@scarecrow108productions7]

It was. Unfortunately, some were lost to Manpads I think.

[@AAa-cf1oe]

😆💙

[@marsmotion]

if its so bad ass why wasnt it sent to ukraine to defeat the russians? maybe because its a dangerous proposition in an area with sophisticated isr and electronic warfare and standoff missile attacks dominating the space. plus i bet requires years of training to make it effective.

[@blisterj]

It's not proven against modern manpadd and aaa

[@เอมรีสาอุด]

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[@michealoflaherty1265]

I would say that Apache pilots in Europe are begging to be let loose on that ridiculous 40 mile Russian convoy invading Ukraine. If they let the Apaches loose the entire Russian army would retreat East of the Urals. (it could also cause a nuclear war so not all good)

[@trumanhw]

Who here has shot an M2 or another .50 and believes those windows could withstand hits from one?? Or maybe look up the deaths of AH64 in Iraq and what calibers were effective ... (it's more than you think).

[@LordEmperorHyperion]

The Apache is great attack helicopter, but a flying tank? Hardly the case, that title belong to the Russian Ka-52.

[@bluemarlin8138]

That’s why Ukraine has destroyed half of Ruzzia’s Ka-52s, I guess.

[@kqckeforyou4433]

Personal bias but Ah-1Z and Tiger are the better Helicopter from my View And look better.....

[@TheStig_TG]

I feel that is Bias

[@sarge420]

One of my Top5 airframes: F-117A (85-89), EF-111, A-10, & B-1B. -Ret USAF

[@Aneesh-Roy444.]

Apache Chopper is absolutely an Obsolete and Invincible at all aspects...!