Apache 50 Longbow Conversion
AP105
The Apache Longbow conversion kit is a upgrade to the avionics bays which are mounted
below the cockpit and run from the nose to the rear of the armament stub wings. The avionics bays are the
only obvious differences in this conversion between the AH-64A and 64D Apache variants when looking at the
fuselage. Simply exchange the parts in the Apache 50 fuselage
kit during assembly.
AP105 AH-64D Apache 50 Longbow Conversion Kit $36.95
The Apache AH-64D Longbow is the modern variant of the attack helicopter introduced with improved sensors, fire
control systems and the sharing of targeting data amongst a group of D-Variant Apaches. This enables the group
to engage multiple targets from concealed positions while only a single D-Variant Apache exposes its elevated radome
from behind cover (trees, cliffs, buildings) thus concealing the entire helicopter.
As only a single radome is required within a group of Apaches, the D-Variant is commonly seen
without the radome installed but can still be distinguished by its avionics bays and improved sensor suite on the
fuselage. A new composite rotor blade system completed testing in 2004, improving the Apache's cruise speed, rate of
climb and payload capacity and the majority of the D-Variant upgrades past 2008 improve on the digital communication
within the tactical intranet.
