Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology.

The "E" model retains powerful offensive capabilities like the M230 30mm chain gun and Hellfire ... While the Apache was originally conceived of as a multirole helicopter, it basically became ...

Under ideal conditions, four Apache helicopters—with a total of 64 Hellfire ... and allowed anyone with a gun to open fire on the raiding party. Enemy fire was so heavy that 31 helicopters ...

The AH-64 Apache is the Army's heavy division ... other abilities the pilot or gunner can slave the helicopter's 30 mm automatic M230 Chain Gun to his helmet, making the gun track head movements ...

With an insect-like appearance, the Apache is brimming with guns and sensors, which is exactly what makes the helicopter so effective in an attack role. Perhaps what makes the Apache most special ...

Powered by twin turboshaft engines, Apache helicopters can swiftly navigate ... and a 30mm chain gun. Fort Riley is in the Flint Hills Region of Kansas. There are around15,000 active duty service ...

The U.S. Army has more Apache and Black Hawk helicopters ... a wide array of weaponry. These helicopters can equip a 20mm GIAT automatic cannon, machine gun pods in 12.7mm and 7.62mm calibers ...

50 caliber GAU-19/A machine gun, and the General Electric ... Boeing's AH-64 Apache is considered one of the best attack helicopters ever used in war. This attack helicopter has been in service ...

The AH-64 Apache carries a maximum of two people in its tandem cockpit and can fly faster than 170 mph in level flight. The helicopter, produced by Boeing, can carry a chain gun between its ...

IDF footage shows helicopters shooting down Iranian attack drones. This tactic will be vital as Israel lacks the missile to stop a prolonged drone offensive.