About This Item
This brand new diecast model features the Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopter in olive drab with "United States Army" markings, complete with a 7.25-inch long runway section for display. The model comes in its original unopened blister pack with a detailed exterior, made primarily of diecast metal with some plastic parts. It measures approximately 4.5 inches in length with a rotor diameter of 4.25 inches and does not include any openings. The flexible rubber runway section can be used together with other Runway24 sets to create a custom airport display. Developed by Boeing in the late 1970s and introduced in the early 1980s, the AH-64 Apache has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable attack helicopters in the world, serving as a highly versatile and lethal platform for the United States Army and other armed forces globally. Featuring a tandem cockpit for pilot and gunner, it is armed with a 30mm M230 chain gun, Hydra 70 rockets, and Hellfire missiles, capable of engaging armored vehicles and fortified positions. With a top speed of around 182 mph, a maximum takeoff weight of 23,000 pounds, and advanced avionics, the Apache excels in reconnaissance and close air support missions. It first saw combat in the Gulf War in 1991 and has since been employed in conflicts including the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan, demonstrating agility, firepower, and the ability to operate day or night. This diecast model accurately captures the Apache’s sleek design and weaponry, offering collectors and aviation enthusiasts a detailed tribute to the helicopter’s enduring legacy as a standard for modern attack aircraft.