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Royal Netherlands Air Force Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian in flight with distinctive radar dome, caught in sharp sunlight.
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Spotter's notes
The Longbow radar dome above the rotor hub signifies the advanced AH-64E Guardian model, and the military serial Q-80 confirms it as a Dutch airframe.
Aircraft identity
Registration
Q-80
ICAO Type
AH64
Model
AH-64E Apache Guardian
Manufacturer
Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas)
Airline
Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht)
Livery
Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force) standard camouflage
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 × General Electric T700-GE-701D turboshaft
Thrust
1,994 shp (1,487 kW) each
Wingspan
Rotor diameter: 14.63 m
Length
17.73 m
Height
4.64 m
MTOW
10,433 kg
Range
476 km
Capacity
2 crew (pilot + gunner), weapons load varies
Cruise Speed
265 km/h
Noise Rating
No civil rating; military helicopters typically 120+ dB