The AH-64 Apache is the U.S. Army’s premier attack helicopter, designed to dominate the battlefield with lethal firepower, advanced sensors, and unmatched survivability. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it replaced the AH-1 Cobra as the Army’s primary attack platform. Built for tank killing, close air support, and armed reconnaissance, the Apache has become one of the most feared and iconic helicopters in the world, with extensive combat history in conflicts from the Cold War era through modern operations.
 
General Information: 
Manufacturer: Hughes Helicopters (later McDonnell Douglas, now Boeing)
Role: Attack helicopter / close air support / anti-armor / armed reconnaissance
First Flight: September 30, 1975
Entered Service: 1986
Crew: 2 — pilot (rear seat) and co-pilot/gunner (front seat)
Primary Operators: U.S. Army and many allied nations, including the UK, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Japan, and more.
Unit Cost: ~$35–50 million (depending on version and equipment)