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◀ RADAR “HAT”
The hatlike structure above the main rotor is the Longbow radar.
It gives the crew a 360-degree electronic picture of the battlefield,
regardless of conditions, and locates enemy targets. AH-64 AP
HELICOPTER EXTERIOR
◀ HIDAS
SENSORS A
The Helicopter
Integrated Defensive CHE
Aids System (HIDAS)
automatically detects
and responds to
enemy missiles.
◀ MAIN ROTOR
ASSEMBLY
The rotor blades are
attached to the hub
by laminated steel
straps. The blades
can easily be folded
or removed for
transportation by
air or ship.
▲ WIRE CUTTER ▲ FLARE CONTAINER
Blades on the airframe can Decoy flares housed near the
cut through power cables tail are fired by the helicopter’s
and telephone wires that automatic defense system to
could bring the craft down. confuse hostile missiles.
◀ CONTROL
STICK
Both pilot and
gunner have flight
and weapons
controls. They
can take over
from each other
if necessary.
▲ CANOPY JETTISON
The armored cockpit
canopy can be jettisoned
in an emergency.
◀ PILOT’S MONOCLE ▲ SAFETY BELT
The monocle provides thermal An array of safety features
(infrared) imaging and flight gives the crew a good chance
information in all conditions. of surviving crash landings.
