Experience the FIREPOWER of the AH-64 Apache!

[@ring-of-fireRyan]

17:52 The way the Blackhawk is turning while the Apache is flying over is absolutely amazing to watch.

[@sledge2105]

Looks and sounds fake I was dumb asf -2024 me

[@SamEckholm]

@@sledge2105 definitely not fake..

[@drossano9794]

@@sledge2105 LUL

[@sledge2105]

@@SamEckholm Didn't mean to say it LOOKED fake but you have to of had edited the sound right?

[@oliverbrown3961]

@@sledge2105 What makes you think the sound is edited?

[@151ncoke]

There's a special place in my heart for the Apache. Back in 2001 my dad pulled the car over in front of Craig airfield in Jacksonville FL. We stopped so we could look at all the planes and helicopters through the fence. After about 5 minutes, a man dressed in a military uniform drove his golfcart right up to us and invited us inside for a closer look. Amongst other things, that day i ended up in the gunner seat of an Apache. I was just a kid, and it was an amazing experience. 🚁

[@PCrailfan3790]

I live there

[@valoroustv]

That's amazing, must be a treasured memory! Would you say the Apache is your all-time favorite because of this? Or is there another one that completely takes the cake?

[@151ncoke]

@@valoroustv I've always liked the weponized mh-6 (little birds) as well. They are so small and deadly I imagine they are a blast to fly. But as far as all around capabilities the Apache is just beastly and definitely my favorite heli.

[@151ncoke]

@@valoroustv and yes it is actually one of my fondest memories from my childhood. Everything went south a year later.

[@eriklee1794]

#MOMENTSYOUDONT4GET

[@TR1ppl3]

Shout out to the crew of the UH-60. That was some very nice flying.

[@supra1jzed]

Seeing him really throw on the brakes was badass. Likely it was the last actual flyover and the UH-60 was making a quick landing. Good practice for having to drop in somewhere hot, too.

[@Ksins1]

The real hypocrisy lies in the attempts of the United States to impose its rules on the whole world, but those days are over, and Washington will have to get used to the new order.Iraq, Libya, countless South American states, Afghanistan, Syria, suffered from the United States. And all these countries do not want to communicate with the United States, because they consider the United States an aggressor country! The USA is creatures, idiots, drug addicts, gays and a country of liars, liars, pinocchio.:

[@NBD96]

Aiming the Gun with the Helmet Display Unit is probably the coolest military tech I've seen so far.

[@ManateeMentality]

It's like something out of Ghost in the Shell

[@RedTail1-1]

Not what it's called but yeah it is pretty cool.

[@Steamthrower1]

@@RedTail1-1 It is? The Helmet Display Unit, or HDU, is part of the larger Integrated Helmet Display and Sighting System, or IHADSS...

[@IRideLikeAnIdiot]

@@RedTail1-1 IHADSS!

[@gmaxime1980]

I think it's french made btw, check THALES TopOwl display helmet

[@Military_Archive]

Stupendous work as always!👍

[@TeslasTacos]

Agreed

[@FairingXD]

Yes

[@tangtangwang7149]

ALWAYS SUPPORT US MILLITARY!!

[@shize9ine]

Ah, nothing quite like a Russian company sponsoring the US Armed Forces to shoot some munitions while we send weapons to their enemies.

[@Ksins1]

The real hypocrisy lies in the attempts of the United States to impose its rules on the whole world, but those days are over, and Washington will have to get used to the new order.Iraq, Libya, countless South American states, Afghanistan, Syria, suffered from the United States. And all these countries do not want to communicate with the United States, because they consider the United States an aggressor country! The USA is creatures, idiots, drug addicts, gays and a country of liars, liars, pinocchio.!

[@SamEckholm]

The AH-64 Apache has been one of my most requested videos ever. Big thanks to the U.S. Army for having me out! What video should I do next?

[@splendidyeti7790]

Finally! Couldn't wait longer

[@Aircraft2.o]

Pls do the Fairchild-Republic OA-10A

[@pyeitme508]

Cool

[@TheRatMan4406]

Maybe a video on the F-18?

[@gyasiansa3358]

Submarines should be next. The Virginia i mean 😊

[@catzbunn]

Now if there's one thing you can be sure of, it's that nothing is more powerful than a young boy's wish. Except an Apache helicopter. An Apache helicopter has machine guns AND missiles. It is an unbelievably impressive complement of weaponry, an absolute death machine.

[@britannia9916]

Did you know Apache Gunners can move 1 eye independently.

[@supra1jzed]

LMFAO, great line from that movie.

[@MrBen527]

And it's "lethal and deadly" lol

[@RicardoSanchez-es5wl]

That’s why I identify as an Apache helicopter. None of this male or female stuff, Im a helicopter with a chain gun and hydra missiles.

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

When I was a young boy I wanted to be an Apache pilot.

[@woutervanwijk4369]

I think there's much more to be said about the radar dome and the way the heli with it can share its data with the other Apaches. If you have a squad of Apaches the commander with the dome can actually prioritize targets for the whole squad and when destroyed reassign priority target while missiles are already mid flight. And all of that from beyond visual range.

[@ZSKI56]

A couple years ago around this time my family friends and I were sitting in a cove on a lake, and out of nowhere, three Apache helicopters come flying into the cove and up into the air. We didn’t know they were there until we saw them because they were under the tree line and we couldn’t hear them. By far one of the best experiences I’ve had!!

[@bliqzyy]

My dad is an Apache pilot, and one time he did a flyover while me and my family watched, we were on a dirt road out in the country and he flew down very close to us, the power that the helicopter had on all the dirt and rocks and grass was greater than anything I’d ever seen, it literally picked up rocks and threw them like a tornado, it was insane

[@GardenGuy1942]

Sounds like a waste of tax payer money. You shouldn’t be happy about it

[@MrEShive]

@@GardenGuy1942 Oh shutup uou old grumpy fart

[@jesuslovesyou83558]

​@@GardenGuy1942money isn't everything

[@paynekiller75]

​​​@@GardenGuy1942No, not at all. Particularly since the Apache was almost certainly on it's way back to base anyways (they're not allowed to fly all over and just do whatever they like, afterall). However and since since you mention waste - you know who IS indeed not only an absolute waste of space but also oxygen, and who really should have just been left as a stain on his moms cheek & pillow? YOU. Guarantee your family doesn't like you/want you around. Seriously. Probably why you troll YT comments looking to sh*t on random ppl like the OP above.

[@CrankyBarista]

​@@GardenGuy1942 you should change your handle to "Garden variety Troll Guy". You're so miserable you feel the need to tell others they shouldnt be happy. Pathetic.

[@puggle3686]

This video was honestly incredible. The camera work was amazing, and it was just overall an awsome watch. I really hope this video blows up, you deserve it.

[@SamEckholm]

🥺

[@truculenttabasco]

He's literally a paid schill for the US military.. Wake up.

[@Ksins1]

The real hypocrisy lies in the attempts of the United States to impose its rules on the whole world, but those days are over, and Washington will have to get used to the new order.Iraq, Libya, countless South American states, Afghanistan, Syria, suffered from the United States. And all these countries do not want to communicate with the United States, because they consider the United States an aggressor country! The USA is creatures, idiots, drug addicts, gays and a country of liars, liars, pinocchio.*

[@nathanluker9889]

Shout out to all the maintainers who have ever worked on an Apache going back almost 50 years. Thank you all for keeping these in the air.

[@wedgie502]

as a retired Apache mechanic, there are three things you have to look out for in an aviation unit. the lieutenant that says, "follow me", the captain that says, "it's been my experience" and the warrant officer that says, "watch this!"

[@samuraijokester9907]

Thanks and welcome home. I’m just curious, what branch did you serve in?

[@wedgie502]

@@samuraijokester9907 US Army Reserve 8th/229th Avn Regt. I ETS'd in 97 and luckily was never deployed.

[@joaquinmojado]

U.S Army 1st Cav Ft. Hood, here

[@antonioburgos9331]

Burgos first aire calrf us. Army un training when youre teacher tels You go too the tool room and get me a Canopy light. Huh.

[@wedgie502]

@antonioburgos9331 while you're in there, grab me a left handed screwdriver.

[@VanguardBravo]

You know. I work on these things on a daily basis. Any maintainer on any airframe will tell you we usually develope a love hate (leaning more towards hate) relationship with our aircraft, but when we get to see this thing do its job. You also get a little bit of pride 😌

[@anony88]

I saw one of these fly up to the side of a mountain in Afghanistan real close face to face with Taliban and shoot rockets at them. It was one of the coolest things I saw on that deployment.

[@johndansby3620]

My dad was with the Air Force weather squadron at Fort Rucker in the 60’s…we owned a farm 20 miles northwest and had an army homing beacon on the corner of a 100 acre corn field, so every few weeks about 50 to 100 Hueys and OW-1 scouts tore over our farm at “a safe low altitude” and we would scream with delight and wave, of course!

[@cylentone]

One of those Hueys could have been piloted by my Dad 😎

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@cylentone Your dad could have napalmed the village of someone else's dad. That's how life works.

[@caseycameron5370]

​@@Bonzi_Buddyshutup ya nancy

[@RealGodfromheaven]

@@Bonzi_Buddy and I’d do it for free

[@lennartjuhh]

@@Bonzi_Buddy savage

[@camh3958]

That man in the beginning was not a 1LT, he's a CW5. Extremely rare to see in the wild 🦄

[@Ksins1]

The real hypocrisy lies in the attempts of the United States to impose its rules on the whole world, but those days are over, and Washington will have to get used to the new order.Iraq, Libya, countless South American states, Afghanistan, Syria, suffered from the United States. And all these countries do not want to communicate with the United States, because they consider the United States an aggressor country! The USA is creatures, idiots, drug addicts, gays and a country of liars, liars, pinocchio.%

[@Dustin-me6mp]

hahahaha

[@zachsimmons6824]

Not at Rucker their not

[@silenthill5794]

Officers call him Sir....

[@mynameissang]

Was about to say, guys I finally found one, a unicorn!

[@chloezhou3097]

Hey Sam, can you please make a video on what you do in a normal day as an member of the Air Force? Like not on deployment or a mission, just what would a normal member of the Air Force do daily?

[@SamEckholm]

Hey Chloe- I’m no longer in the Air Force. Now pursuing filmmaking full time to make as much epic content as I can, but hope to eventually make something showing that 👍🏼

[@britannia9916]

@@SamEckholm How do you get access now you're not in the AF?

[@sirfairplay9153]

@@britannia9916 You need to remember all military vehicles are technically owned by the people's money who bought them, the worlds governments don't "own" anything!

[@pokiparkassistent]

@@britannia9916 ask them if you can make some free advertising from them

[@derekofalltrades5494]

​@@britannia9916 chances are he's still in the IRR, so he can still get onto military bases

[@JonathanJONeill]

It's amazing how quiet it is. At the end when you're in the field, you don't hear it until it's almost on top of you. They must have been approaching from upwind so that the wind would help mask its sound.

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

I love the AH-64, but it hasn't been without it's problems. It's first real test was Operation Desert Storm where they discovered that these helicopters required a lot more resources to maintain than what had been anticipated. As a result they only flew about 20% of the missions that had been planned. Now they did perform very well for the missions they did fly, however each mission cost a lot more than what had been budgeted for. This was a wakeup call and since then a lot of improvements has been made, and as I understand it the latest models are very reliable and a lot cheaper to keep in the air. But it has to be remembered that this bird first flew in 1975... It will turn fifty in a couple of years!

[@orlock20]

In 2014, they made up over 70% of the kills in Iraq even though there were less than 200 Apaches and 140,000 troopers.

[@MaskedGamer]

That was amazing, what a badass helicopter platform, used to dream of flying one one day growing up. Thanks to all of them for their service, and for being willing to take you in like that, super cool. Thank you to you as well for sharing these adventures, and props to War Thunder for sponsoring all of this, love that game.

[@SoapOnTheRope88]

Me too!!

[@icy3-1]

Pretty sure I saw you in a high tier ground match once, Ohm. Interesting to see you lurking in the comments of military content vids

[@MaskedGamer]

@@icy3-1 I play high tier realistic ground battles all the time, so probably, and if so GG! :)

[@RealGodfromheaven]

I never thought war thunder and the military would collab, as most classified documents are leaked on their forums

[@mark679]

woah didn't expect you here

[@Rex-ii2yz]

Im impressed, not only did you get to play around a 64, but you caught a CW5 on camera. Thats like a unicorn, and I swear that Captain was a young Dan Aykroyd at the mid point! lol awesome vid.

[@anbu2832]

He caught 2 unicorns which was crazy

[@DaCaveman84]

I’ve only ever seen one CW5 in my life 😅

[@Rex-ii2yz]

@@SubParPilot lol true, that is their natural breeding ground.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@SubParPilot Stupid name changes. Especially Rucker as, while he was an officer in the Confederate Army, much of his success followed AFTER the civil war in business and he helped build the infrastructure of Birmingham. Maybe they should bulldoze the city too. Don't need to live off the success of a confederate officer, eh?

[@theotherside1159]

I seen like 4 CW5 while I was in AIT

[@anthonyf.9170]

As an employee of Sikorsky Aircraft building 60’s for our Nation’s various military branches, I have much respect and admiration for these Apache’s. God bless all of our Nation’s war fighters and thank you all for your service. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@Ksins1]

The real hypocrisy lies in the attempts of the United States to impose its rules on the whole world, but those days are over, and Washington will have to get used to the new order.Iraq, Libya, countless South American states, Afghanistan, Syria, suffered from the United States. And all these countries do not want to communicate with the United States, because they consider the United States an aggressor country! The USA is creatures, idiots, drug addicts, gays and a country of liars, liars, pinocchio.№

[@ainajoe5874]

Bless by killing innocent people ?

[@anthonyf.9170]

Enemy combatants are not innocent.

[@AMGPilot]

Brings back memories of when I was stationed at Fort Rucker back in the day before the US ARMY had the Apache, I worked on the Cobra Helicopters. Just before I left Fort Rucker the Apaches were delivered to our Base. Thanks for posting this amazing video!

[@Diego-8842]

that pilot attitude, wow you know he's the real deal.

[@1deionjames]

That instructor explaining weapons operation is an awesome instructor. Gave me my gunnery checkride and I learned a ton from him.

[@ejn1011]

Congrats on CW5, Drew! I haven't seen you since I was Ghostrider 36 in 2009! What a great surprise to see you on this video. - LTC N.

[@armypilot1981]

Hey there Sir! Just saw this comment, congrats on LTC! Air Cav!!

[@mrgoatbeard]

There is nothing like an apache meet up and come over head your convoy when you are in a dangerous area...the relief you feel that you can take a quick breather knowing they are there is probably the best feeling you can have on a convoy.

[@manuelteixeira2496]

The helmet turning where the pilot looks and fires at it is awesome!

[@mitch3384]

If you want to get deeper into what the Apache can do, there's a couple of really good memoirs from Ed Macy about his time as a UK Apache pilot in Afghanistan. The story of the 2007 rescue mission they performed was something straight out of an action movie.

[@Knewman7777]

Yes!! I've read "Apache" and have his other book "Hellfire" but haven't read it yet. I'm still hoping one day they make a movie about the rescue mission at the Jugroom Fort.

[@Theonedjneo]

I remember going to a bombing range in Georgia with my brother back in the 90s. Got to see an Apache come in and do it's peek-a-boo from behind the trees. Also watched an F-16 do gun runs and a B-1 from Warner Robbins do a high altitude bomb drop on a target. The coolest part was watching those 1000lb practice bombs rebound about 300ft in the air after hitting Terra Firma. I'll never forget that day.

[@rcktgrg]

Incredible as always, Sam! Fort Rucker is an amazing place. Hard to describe how large it is and how many helicopters of every kind you can see on just a regular, normal day. Chinooks, sky cranes, Apaches, Kiowas - you name it. There are flight pads, runways, and war game areas everywhere! Civilians routinely witness amazing spectacles just driving around town and through the base.

[@mr.electronx9036]

This not a Helicopter, this is a flying TANK!

[@raiders075]

It was cool to hang out with you and chat with your crew during refuel. What they don't see is how cold some of you were going doors open, now go after that DAP ;)

[@learningwithlanden]

Sam, the footage you get is INSANE 🔥 Thanks for another banger 👍

[@rawx485]

I was a 67R before they reclassified the MOS as 15R. My aircraft was tail #485 at one point. Had my name, and those of the pilots assigned spray painted with a stencil on the side. One of the few fond memories I have of my time in the Army.

[@wedgie502]

67R here too! kinda miss it but now i got the Apache on DCS and im good, lol

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Same. 67R. Out in ‘92.

[@bugzorc]

what does it mean if you find you locker with a zip see asle

[@OSWCrosshair2002]

My wife has worked for FLIR for over 25 years in Wilsonville, Oregon. She works for the military division. They outfit law enforcement aircraft also. They were the headquarters that designed the camera that found the last Boston Marathon bomber in the boat. Great company and products. Saves lives all over the world.

[@marshalbaek5580]

That last part when they flew right over you standing with your hands up was insane. I can only imagine what it was like in person. My adrenaline would still be flowing!

[@drossano9794]

Great surprise by the crews at the end, they sure know how to create some great content there. Im sure some future Army pilots will be inspired by this video !

[@OhiostateKar291]

Drew!!! Kaylee and Cassie have such an amazing and inspirational father figure in their life!

[@Starlesslemon]

As a mechanic for these, they're amazing... When they work

[@lucasrj]

The base isn't called Ft Rucker anymore, it was changed about a month ago. It is now known as Ft Novosel.

[@kaiw1182]

As a former 11B in the Army; watching these birds do live fire at night was incredible. Lots of firepower.

[@xxdr34m5xx_4]

Lots of freedom for iraqi hospitals

[@robertpesche]

You interacted with a CW5?? I'd always heard they were mythical creatures that arrive on flying unicorns!

[@SamEckholm]

Yah I had no idea either. Drew is a stud!

[@cylentone]

Cool video, amazing footage 😎 You are so lucky to be able to do what you do Sam. My Dad was a US Army pilot who flew a Huey during his 3 tours in Vietnam, so I grew up loving everything that had wings. I believe he was stationed at Fort Rucker before I was born. This is the first time I have seen such an in-depth introduction of the Apache - thanks!

[@caseyduckworth1578]

As a former 15R, I miss tearing these aircraft apart and putting them back together during 500hr phase. That first engine start during MOC’s is like a growl that you can feel in your chest. Warms the soul.

[@JoshBryan]

We really appreciate you guys. Retired Kiowa guy here. I credit our maintainers for a career without any major maintenance problems - especially when I was teaching at Fort Rucker. We tore those aircraft up with students doing the emergency procedures to the ground. Thank you, sir.

[@caseyduckworth1578]

@@JoshBryan You're welcome Sir.

[@DM-jo3cn]

As a kid when we would say what our parents did for work, I got in trouble several times when I would tell the class my dad flies apache helicopters. It was always funny hearing the teacher apologize the next day. Love you pop. Flying Tigers, "Death from above".

[@DELTAF0XTR0T]

what an honor that must have been to receive a highspeed low drag salute like that from the pilots!

[@josephdaiglejr8509]

I remember seeing the low level flights in the late 80's on the Salt River during flight testing...low enough to leave a wake in the river. Now that was impressive.

[@desertrat77]

Yep, not far from the Boeing plant in Mesa. Although in the 80s, it wasn't Boeing.

[@justalpha9138]

My dad flew blackhawks in both Iraq and Afghanistan, so the AH-64 and the pilots that flew them were essentially working together like bread and butter.

[@mattm9279]

Goosebumps on that flyover! Awesome video, Sam. 😊

[@GCAT01Living]

Went to school near an air force base. One day a couple of these flew over campus. They shook the ground. These things are incredible.

[@FutureEon]

Wow, the AH-64 Apache is an absolute beast! It's incredible to witness the power and capabilities of this helicopter platform. As a kid, I used to daydream about flying one too. Major respect to the brave individuals who serve and operate these machines. The adrenaline rush must be unimaginable. Thanks for sharing these epic adventures, and a shoutout to War Thunder for making it all possible. 🚁💥🔥

[@0xbitbybit]

I always wonder if the enemies of the US find these sorts of videos extremely useful 🤔🤫

[@ElmoTheFireGod]

Ikr

[@shygorilla8082]

6:10 I love the pilot's 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" patch. Schofield Barracks, Oahu Hawaii.

[@sugmaballs2386]

Hell yeah 🤙🏼

[@benchenzo]

I flew these for over 10 years. Definitely not as intuitive as a video game, and if you like studying like it's a full time job, Army aviation is a great way to do it. Great video. And that is a young Chief Warrant officer 5. Really knows his stuff.

[@midorfaceroll7516]

yep! having no experience whatsoever, i've always been told the best of the best get to be in those positions. super competitive atmosphere nowadays to become a pilot within any branch of the military

[@RellyOhBoy]

The Apache is the only bird I know of that has eyes on its nose.

[@jeanyonsei2318]

God bless all engineers and technicians who built this helicopter. Only they know the amount of challenges, pressure that they had to overcome to make this a reality.

[@mark679]

Not really the Russians did this in less time and even made a better one than the US Apache it's the Mil Mi-28-NM.

[@andreaallaire9076]

So excited to see this video. Gave me insight and makes me proud of my kiddo who flies these. Great presentation. You’ve earned another subscriber.

[@Veyron1967]

Great video, you kept the enthusiasm maxxed throughout. Fantastic advert for the US Army and for your channel. Well done.

[@Dippy_melts]

Big thanks and MUCH LOVE. To any and all Service members reading this. THANK YOU

[@raya.2041]

If only someone told him that the aircraft he was sitting in is just as maneuverable and flies faster.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

SAM ,,,YOU HAVE THE COOOOOOLEST CHANNEL MY SON MAX 7YR.S OLD LOVES IT AND I DO TOO.. THANK YOU AND THE MILITARY MEN AND WOMAN... STAY SAFE...LOTS OF TRUST GOING OVER YA!!! THANKS...

[@brianv1988]

Awesome video Sam you have one of the best jobs in the world I would die for a chance to do any of the things you have accomplished keep up the good work Buddy

[@thepunisher839]

What a video, one of the best I've watched this year. New sub

[@esaudjahedi2662]

Its so awesome to see a beast of a machine like the AH-64 in action , truly amazing to see it in action.

[@GardenGuy1942]

The Russians are watching, he shouldn’t have posted so much info

[@MilRotors]

Nothing sexier than an Apache Attack Helicopter

[@Markevans36301]

Thanks for reminding me that these are cool. I mean I've been working on them for 37 years now and often don't even look up when one is landing. You can see the hanger I work out of several places in this video. And while the airframe has changed very little over the years the capabilities with better and better avionics has skyrocketed so to speak.

[@vqa33]

Thanks for this video! Sam, you've earned to make this video, your video production is top notch.

[@PolishTank]

Thanks for the great video, Sam! I have been to a couple of air shows, but have never seen the Apache in action. That thing is just a beast! Can't wait for your next video!

[@bradlavassaur8265]

That was awesome. Thanks to you, that is as close to flying an apache helicopter that I will ever have. It's a dream of mine to fly, but I have physical challenges that prevented me from having a pilots license, and career in aviation. Thank you very much for sharing this video. I really appreciate it.

[@lees9401]

Had something like that fly across a field straight towards me really low while I was driving the other day, absolutely bricked it.

[@Matt-rw9py]

Poland has bought around 100 of those beasts. Will be fun flying it to my local supermarket for some milk and rolls for breakfast

[@mirekslechta7161]

Have you seen video released by Julian Assange regarding AH-64 ? I did. "Brave" USA pilot used his 30mm canon to shoot at group of civilians in Afghanistan. Some of them were crawling afterwards while mortaly injured, than hero´s pilot video continued when a van arrived at that scene with 2 adult civilians acompanied with two cca 10 year old boys and they all started to pick up survivors and those brave american AH-64 crew started to shoot at them with some more 30mm rounds and they kill probably all of them... they were hovering 70yards from that scene so they could see not just civilian clothes, but children too... Disgusting NATO leader, is not it??

[@Matt-rw9py]

@@mirekslechta7161 yeah I've seen it. They thought these guys had weapons while there were american troops nearby. They confused cameras with rifles and made a mistake and shot them. They should have checked them more closely. I don't approve of this kind of things but this is war and we have no control over such things. Russia is bombing civilian targets in Ukraine and we also cannot stop it nor control it. I'm glad Poland will be a little bit safer owning these machines. It's better to be armed than disarmed.

[@mirekslechta7161]

@@Matt-rw9py Those pilots were shooting at crawling dying injured civilians...which were no threat to their helicopter and they saw children leaving van and they started to shoot again at that group...no it was murder of children, nothing less. Do not compare with Russia.. Russia is sending missilles at civilian infrastructures only, never bombed civilians deliberately. Poland is less safe than ever, Czech Republic too... why? because USA together with Ukraine provoked this war and USA is fueling it now... it could trigger nuclear war any day now or in future. In that case even 1000.000 helicopters would not help to defend Poland a most of us would die. USA is cancer of this planet. Nobody see(including you) that USA would not tolerate Russia´s and China´s military inside Mexico? Why should we agree with USA and let USA do this to Russia(USA inside Poland, Inside Slovakia and so on)? It is dangerous for us instead of making us safer.

[@oomisakin]

The fact that you have a CW5 casually give you a tour is amazing, these guys are the SMEs who advise Generals in their specialty area. You are a lucky guy! Wonderful Video!!

[@S13iPNiR]

Just watching gave me goosebumps, can't imagine how great the real experience must have been. Awesome.

[@MulletJoe368]

I got to spend the summer at Ft Rucker. Watching the apaches do their thing is something special alright. Those guys are the best at what they do! I also got to repel down the Tower of Death. Under the Guidance of Sgt. Air Assault. Who didn't want you on his tower. So he let's you know when it's your turn. You best be getting off his tower right now! If you happen to cuss in that situation. Oh boy Sgt Air assault hated potty words more than you being on his tower! 😂😂

[@lancegrey1225]

At an airshow, when I was about 6 or 7 i got to be in a few different aircraft. From a dual roater cargo, to a few ww2 jets. I was blown away to sit in one of our SABER JETS! MY FAVORITE!

[@kayleebarc]

resisting the urge to comment “that’s my dad !!” under everyone’s comments about CW5 Barcley

[@SamEckholm]

OMG. He’s a stud! Tell him I apologize for not knowing he was a 🦄 as well :)

[@kayleebarc]

@@SamEckholm i honestly didn’t even know how rare he was till i saw the comments on this video !!

[@SamEckholm]

@@kayleebarc what was his reaction when you told him he was rare 😂

[@jigglypuff4227]

Incredible machines and incredible filming.

[@SkyCaptainITA]

I'm playing it in DCS sometimes and it's awesome!

[@Scriptum_1]

Watch and demystify actual military men and realize they're awesome with their communicative skills when you hear them about the helicopter. Sometimes a good or a bad communication on the team does huge differences

[@tylersmith6267]

Dude your videographer's skills are on point! Love it!!!

[@1337r33t]

Always like your videos. Really inspiring and shows a different side of the service most people don't think of.

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Awesome machines! Sam, could you do a video on Coast Guard aviation, whether fixed wing or rotary wing would be great.

[@ericepperson8409]

With the war in Ukraine and Russia flying a lot of missions with the Ka-52, it's been interesting to see the number of videos about how "great" of a design that is and maybe better than the Apache. I can't say a whole lot about since I've never seen one in person. What I can say though is that I've seen Apaches through the year at different airshows and displays. Absolute amazing aircraft. I will always remember the demonstration where 2 of them took turns flying acrobatic passes. Then one stopped dead center of the demonstration area and got everyone's attention. The other one then snuck up on the side of the crowd. Such a powerful, but quiet machine. To me it's telling that all the videos of Russian attack helicopters are firing their unguided rockets in volleys of multiple units. Apaches on the other hand use 1 to 3 at most. Just like Russian fighter aircraft pulling cobra maneuvers at airshows, Russians like to show off the max ability of their designs. The US military on the other had is confident in the ability of their machines, crews, tactics, and training that they just have to let you know their competent and confident.

[@billmoyer3254]

Memories of Ft Rucker in the late 60s, and my CWO uncle who flew Hueys. He did not make it home. He was shot down near the DMZ during the Tet offensive.

[@hemporergaming]

What a beast and what an awesome experience!!

[@petrwitt4585]

Very well done, Sam! This video is awesome! Thumbs up, man! I am DCS Apache huge fan and can tell you, this was very cool and informative video. Keep it up, you rock!

[@thomasfleming8415]

Came looking in the comments for "DCS". I must say I appreciate the modeling of the DCS Apache more after seeing this video.

[@judevector]

Gosh i had goosebumps all over watching this especially that final moment they decide to surprise you

[@Bryan-cd9cl]

Flying choppers is one of the most Amazing thing u can feel inside any contested area.. where everyth on the field gonna take your helo down if u don't pay attention ...if u don't fly extremely low ...if u don't use speed at your advantage ...trust me. It's so much stressful to stay alive and complete the mission u Would ever never Seen the Battlefield as previously...apache with his fcr is one of my favourite Platform to fly with

[@metatechhd]

🔥🚁 Absolutely outstanding performance! The sheer power and precision of the AH-64 Apache is truly awe-inspiring. The level of skill and expertise required to operate such a formidable machine is remarkable. It's an incredible display of advanced technology and military capability. Keep pushing boundaries and showcasing the extraordinary capabilities of this extraordinary aircraft! 👍💥✨

[@mariodubz2685]

The elusive cw5 is the most impressive thing about this video

[@Feesh_Fan]

0:02 *accidentally shoots missile*

[@genore1993]

This channel is my top 3 of favorite content to watch on all of youtube. Absolute beast of a channel!

[@CharlesLeaverSouthAfrica]

Wow everything about this was absolutely epic!

[@joaquinmojado]

I remember having to police brass in Ft. Hood during a dog and pony show. One of these birds put down enough fire power to cover multiple football fields. Breath taking machines of Death

[@justinabbott8481]

I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Apache crews. Thanks guys!

[@user-th6zh4cl1k]

Great video Sam!! Cant wait for the next one

[@AlexKall]

The flyby's at the end were epic!

[@christofferhoff6669]

Probably the most amazing footage of helicopters i've ever seen.