228 Longbow Apache (AH-64D) (LBA)

INVESTMENT COMPONENT Modernization Modernized-Target Acquisition program is the next evolution of DCGS-A; GCCS-A; SINCGARS; Stryker Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision the Apache. Block III meets all the Family of Vehicles; Black-Hawk/UH/HH- Recapitalization Sensor (MTADS/PNVS) is a major combat requirements for Army and Joint 60; CH-47 Chinook Maintenance multiplier on Longbow Apache. interoperability goals for the future and will add significant combat capability while Other Major Interdependencies The Apache fleet includes the A model addressing obsolescence issues, and the TCDL; Link 16; JSTARS; AWACS; GPS; Apache and D model Longbow. The A program will ensure the aircraft remains a AMPS; BFT; Have Quick; SATCOM; Land MISSION model fleet is being consumed by the viable combat multiplier beyond 2035. Warrior; M-1 Tank; M-2 Bradley; Fire Conducts armed reconnaissance, close Longbow remanufacturing program. Support; A2C2S; OH-58D; ERMP UAS; combat, mobile strike, and vertical maneuver There are fewer than 100 Apache A The Block III modernized Longbows will Aircraft System (UAS); Laser Hellfire missions when required, in day, night, models remaining, with the last A model be designed and equipped with an open removed from the force structure in systems architecture to incorporate the PROGRAM STATUS obscured battlefield, and adverse weather FY13. The Longbow remanufacturing latest communications, navigation, sensor, • 1QFY09: Block III system development conditions. effort uses the A model and incorporates and weapon systems. and demonstration contract currently 83 a millimeter-wave FCR, radar frequency percent complete DESCRIPTION interferometer (RFI), fire-and-forget • Combat mission speed: Longbow 145 • 1QFY11: Milestone C decision The AH-64D Longbow Apache (LBA) is radar-guided HELLFIRE missiles, and knots (max speed); AB3 164 Knots (max • Current: Upgrade Block I and II the Army’s only heavy attack other cockpit management and digitization speed) Longbow to Block III configuration with for both the Current and Future Force. It enhancements. The Longbow is • Combat range: 260 nautical miles eventual acquisition objective of 634 remanufacture airframes and 56 new is capable of destroying armor, personnel, undergoing recapitalization modifications • Combat endurance: 2.5 hours build airframes for a total of 690 Block III and materiel targets in obscured battlefield such as upgraded forward-looking infrared • Maximum gross weight: 20,260 pounds Longbows conditions. The Longbow Apache is a technology with the MTADS/PNVS, • Ordnance: 16 HELLFIRE missiles, 76 2.75-inch rockets, and 1,200 30mm chain 2-engine, 4-bladed, tandem-seat attack non-line-of-sight communications, video gun rounds helicopter with 30mm cannon, Hydra-70 transmission/reception, and maintenance PROJECTED ACTIVITIES • Crew: Two (pilot and copilot gunner) 2.75-inch rockets, laser, and Radio cost reductions. Longbow supports Brigade • FY11: Block I inductions into Block III Frequency (RF) HELLFIRE missiles. Combat Teams across the full spectrum remanufacturing assembly line It upgrades 634 Apaches into AH-64D of warfare. Apache is fielded to Active SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES • 1QFY12: Initial Block III deliveries Longbow Block III configuration with Army, National Guard and Army Reserve In this Publication • 3QFY12: Full-Rate Production Decision procurement of 259 Fire Control Radars. attack battalions, armed reconnaissance AVCATT; HELLFIRE Family of Missiles; • 3QFY13: Initial operating capability There will also be 56 new Block III aircraft battalions, and cavalry units as defined in 2.75 Inch Rocket Systems (Hydra-70); • FY25: End of production built to meet force requirements. The the Army Modernization Plan. Air Warrior (AW); JTRS AMF; RQ-7B The Longbow Apache Block III (AB3) Shadow Tactical Aircraft System (TUAS);

ACQUISITION PHASE Technology Development Engineering and Manufacturing Development Production and Deployment Operations and Support

UNITED STATES ARMY 229

Longbow Apache (AH-64D) (LBA)

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DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES Greece, Japan,

CONTRACTORS Airframe: Boeing (Mesa, AZ) MTADS: (Orlando, FL) REU: Lockheed Martin (Orlando, FL) Northrop Grumman (Linthicum, MD) APU: Honeywell (Phoenix, AZ) Technical: Aviation and Missile Solutions LLC (Huntsville, AL) FCR: Longbow LLC (Orlando, FL) Radar: Northrop Grumman (Linthicum, MD) Logistics: AEPCO (Huntsville, AL) TADS/PNVS: Lockheed Martin (Goodyear, AZ) Programmatics: DynCorp (Ft. Worth, TX) EGI: Honeywell (Clearwater, FL) LRUs: Smiths (Clearwater, FL) IPAS: Honeywell (Tempe, AZ)

WEAPON SYSTEMS 2012