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it was invented to make a stealthy and fast attacking weapon. also it could be used for scout or recon missions.
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The AH-64 was designed first and foremost as a tank killer. It was designed during the Cold War where it would have been used to destroy massed Soviet tank divisions pouring through the Fulda Gap. Everything else it does was secoondary to that primary purpose
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∙ 14y agoThe AH-64 is an attack helicopter, with the primary intent being to identify and destroy enemy armour. With the capabilities of the newer Longbow series, it can also serve in a hunter/scout role.
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Were apache helicopters used in the civil war?
NO
Why the name apache for apache helicopter?
Most of the helicopters designed for US Army have American Indian names
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US helicopter model used in the Gulf wars?
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Why did the army name a helicopter Apache?
many US military helicopters are named after American Indian tribes
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What was the helicopters purpose?
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What is the purpose of Apache hosting?
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Are helicopters faster than formula 1 cars?
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