Editing Boeing AH-64 Apache (section)

===AH-64D===
[[File:US Army YPG JAGM Testing with AH-64.jpg|thumb|An AH-64D tests the [[AGM-179 JAGM]] at the [[Yuma Proving Ground]]]]
The ''AH-64D Apache Longbow'' is equipped with a glass cockpit and advanced sensors, the most noticeable of which being the [[AN/APG-78 Longbow]] [[millimeter-wave]] [[fire-control radar]] (FCR) target acquisition system and the Radar Frequency [[Interferometer]] (RFI), housed in a dome located above the main rotor.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-8202632/mcdonnell-bell-plan-longbow.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721175044/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-8202632/mcdonnell-bell-plan-longbow.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 July 2012 |title=McDonnell-Bell plan Longbow-radar for LHX |work= Defense Daily |date=22 February 1990}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AN/APR-48A Radar Frequency Interferometer |url=http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/12432.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020223512/http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/12432.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 October 2011 |publisher=Lockheed Martin |access-date=20 July 2011}}</ref> The [[radome]]'s raised position enables target detection while the helicopter is behind obstacles (e.g. terrain, trees or buildings). The AN/APG-78 is capable of simultaneously tracking up to 128 targets and engaging up to 16 at once; an attack can be initiated within 30 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Radar-and-Electronic-Warfare-Systems/AN-APG-78-Longbow-fire-control-radar-United-States.html |title=Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's – IHS |website=janes.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025065224/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Radar-and-Electronic-Warfare-Systems/AN-APG-78-Longbow-fire-control-radar-United-States.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Avionics/AN-APG-78-Longbow-radar-United-States.html |title=Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's – IHS |website=janes.com |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-date=16 February 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216074007/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Avionics/AN-APG-78-Longbow-radar-United-States.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> A radio [[modem]] integrated with the sensor suite allows data to be shared with ground units and other Apaches, allowing them to fire on targets detected by a single helicopter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/apache.html |title=Helicopter profile: Boeing AH-64 Apache |website=FlightGlobal |access-date=2 February 2010}}</ref>

The aircraft is powered by a pair of uprated [[T700-GE-701C]] engines. The forward fuselage was expanded to accommodate new systems to improve [[survivability]], [[navigation]], and 'tactical internet' communications capabilities. In February 2003, the first Block II Apache was delivered to the U.S. Army, featuring digital communications upgrades. The Japanese Apache AH-64DJP variant is based on the AH-64D;<ref name="Donald_p157"/> it can be equipped with the [[AIM-92 Stinger]] [[air-to-air missile]]s for self-defense.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-62774999/apache-stinger-testing-holding.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718221146/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-62774999/apache-stinger-testing-holding.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2012 |title=Apache Stinger Testing in Holding Pattern until Starstreak Integration Finished |work=Defense Daily |date=15 June 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Japan to get first Boeing copter |work=East Valley Tribune |first=Ed |last=Taylor |date=21 December 2005}}</ref>