"The Apache ballet (bodie) of Iraq..."
The AH-64 Apache - an American attack helicopter - was launched in 1976 and modernized in 1992. Its baptism of fire came during the Gulf War, when it demonstrated its superior qualities. It is fitted with a 30mm M230 Chain Gun. It can carry a wide range of missiles in addition to the rocket launchers under its wings, driven by two turbines with a total thrust of 3,780hp. The cockpit is armored. It can fly in any weather, day or night...
It's a computer in itself: GPS global positioners - SINC-GARS anti-jam radio system - electronic countermeasures - support measures - search radio - fire-control radio - downward fire detection capability - terrain-following radio - infrared - laser - tv device!
The 1:48 scale model is from Monogram, completed by a Verlinden resin and photoetched kit. Nevertheless, some details have been added to the model. The "little" Apache is an Italeri kit in 1/100th scale...
