BO-64B 'Daneuberg Apache'

The Gründer Apache is a licence-built version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter for the Daneubergian Army Air Corps. Changes from the AH-64D include Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 engines, a new electronic defensive aids suite foldable blade & tailfin to reduce area consumption and to be able to operate from ships, state-of-the-art glass cockpit, carbon fiber & reinforced armor for increased survivability, enhanced seat, a separate engine thrust for maximum efficiency, a fly-by-wire, power-by-wire, fly-to-waypoint, hotbox and steerable blade somewhat like the UH-60 Blackhawk and stealth technology.The helicopter was initially designated GAH-64 by Gründer and was later given the designation Apache BO-64 (also written as "BO-64B") by the Ministry of Defence. Role: Attack helicopter

National origin: Daneuberg

Manufacturer: Gründer

Status: In service

Developed from: Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow General characteristics:

Crew: 2

Length: 17.7 m (58 ft 4 in with rotors turning)

Rotor diameter: 14.6 m (48 ft)

Height: 3.87 m (12 ft 8 in)

Disc area: 168.11 m2 (1,809.5 ft2)

Empty weight: 5,165 kg (11,387 lb)

Loaded weight: 8,006 kg (17,650 lb)

Max takeoff weight: 9,525 kg (21,000 lb)

Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca RTM322 turboshaft, 1,693 kW (2,270 hp) each Performance:

Never exceed speed: 365 km/h (197 knots, 227 mph)

Maximum speed: 293 km/h (158 knots, 182 mph)

Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph)

Range: 537 km (290 nmi,334 mi)

Ferry range: 1,700 km (974 nmi, 1,121 mi)

Service ceiling: 6,400 m (21,000 ft)

Rate of climb: 12.7 m/s (2,500 ft/min) Armament:


 * Guns: M230 Chain Gun, 1200 rounds or 1 × 20mm (0.787 in) M197 Cannon
 * Hardpoints: Four pylon stations on the stub wings. Longbows also have a station on each wingtip for an AIM-92 Stinger twin missile pack.
 * Rockets:
 * Hydra 70 mm,
 * CRV7 70 mm with Flechette (Tungsten dart) or High-Explosive Incendiary Semi-Armour Piercing (HEISAP) warheads
 * APKWS 70 mm air-to-ground rockets
 * Missiles:
 * AGM-114 Hellfire
 * SPIKE
 * HOT3
 * Starstreak
 * Brimstone
 * IPO-1

Avionics:


 * Lockheed Martin / Northrop Grumman AN/APG-78 Longbow fire-control radar
 * Chaff & Flare Dispenser
 * Radar Warning Reciever
 * Infared/Heat Seeking Warner
 * Tactical Planning Computer
 * IFF, Datalink
 * Gründer laser ring gyro and GPS Nav/Attack system
 * Thermal & Night Vision Sights
 * Waypoint Track n' Fly
 * AN/ALQ-18 Electronic Warfare Suite (mounted internally)
 * Electronic Countermeasures