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Boeing AH-64 Apache

American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit.

Operated by Indian Air Force and Indian Army.

An AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, based at Forward Operating Base Speicher, Iraq.
Photo via Wikimedia by "Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army" - by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway, licensed Public domain.
Overview

About the Apache

The Hughes/McDonnell Douglas/Boeing AH-64 Apache ( ə-PATCH-ee) is an American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. Nose-mounted sensors help acquire targets and provide night vision.