Ah-64 Apache Weapons Compare And Contrast

The only thing stronger than love is an AH - 64 Apache Helicopter, but, what is stronger than that? Perhaps the great AC-130 Gunship! There are many similarities between these two aircraft. There are also many differences. The purposes, the weaponry, and the specs are all very interesting things to know about these two aircraft. The Purpose of an AH - 64 Apache Helicopter. This is the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter for the U.S. Army and a growing number of international defense forces. It can be used for armed troop transport, path clearing, and assisting larger weapons, such as tanks, or assisting troops on the ground. The Apache is used for troop transport because it has the ability to take a hit and deliver one. Although it …show more content…
Like the Apache Helicopter The AC-130 Gunship has a wide variety of uses. The Ac-130 Gunship is a heavily armed, long endurance ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules. It carries a wide array of anti-ground oriented weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire systems. It also relies on visual targeting. Despite all the armor and weapons, it is still an easy target given it only flies at about 7,000 feet. These planes can carry large amounts of cargo or even larger artillery or tanks. They can also carry a large amount of paratroopers and supplies needed. The AC-130 is the perfect mix of weapon and supply …show more content…
The Ac-130 has a maximum speed of 299.19 miles per hour compared to the Apache's maximum of 181.81 miles per hour. Range, the AC-130 has a range of 2,529 miles. The Apache has a range of about 350 miles. Length, an AC30 is 97 feet 9 inches from nose to tail while the apache is 58 feet 2 inches. Wingspan, Ac-130 has a wingspan of 133 feet while the Apache has a wingspan of 48 feet. Crew, the Ac-130 has a crew of 13 while the apache has a crew of 2. Introduction, the Ac-130 was introduced in 1968 while the Apache was introduced in 1986. Well the Apache is definitely grand, certainly not to be messed with, but the AC-130 is by far bigger and badder in all ways. The purposes, the weaponry, and the specs are all very interesting things to know about these two aircraft. In conclusion the Apache is definitely a very grand and powerful war machine but is does not hold light on the Ac-130 gunship.The Apache is great for support and back up as well as the AC-130. They have many similarities but definitely a lot more