Yeah going along with NodUnit here, when i was Iraq, I worked with several aviation units, both Army Fixed and Rotary wing, my own Major was an Apache pilot (full filling his staff position slot to make LT COL.) anyway, according to him, in Iraq, the older pre-Delta (Longbow) Apaches are preferred, they have less of the new electronic systems (which have no use in Asymmetrical warfare) and therefore are lighter, more maneuverable, can carry more ammo an fuel, in addition to having higher heat/dust tolerances (though against Russian armoed units I guess i would want a Delta model Longbow too! (Block III if possible, they have integrated UAV control systems)
The big thing that makes AH-64 D models so special is enhanced fire control for missile systems, and the ability to pass on targeting info to other Apaches who may not have LOS on target. In addition to enhanced radar systems
I think the real reasion the US do not use the Longbow radar on their apaches in afganistan (i know you said iraq) is because of the heat. Do to the hot air it makes it harder to take off with a heavy payload. Therfor they can take of with more weapons without the heavy radar so they choose the weapons.
The UK doesnt have this problem because they customised their apaches with a more powerfull engine (and fold away roters so they can use them on ships. oh and a much better self defence system) therefor the UK apaches (Apache AH Mk 1) carriers the longbow radar in afganistan and the full weapons suit.
It is said the US is thinking of buying the UK's engine and selfdefence system + adding a better gear system so they to can use the longbow in afganistan.
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I think the real reasion the US do not use the Longbow radar on their apaches in afganistan (i know you said iraq) is because of the heat. Do to the hot air it makes it harder to take off with a heavy payload. Therfor they can take of with more weapons without the heavy radar so they choose the weapons.
The UK doesnt have this problem because they customised their apaches with a more powerfull engine (and fold away roters so they can use them on ships. oh and a much better self defence system) therefor the UK apaches (Apache AH Mk 1) carriers the longbow radar in afganistan and the full weapons suit.
It is said the US is thinking of buying the UK's engine and selfdefence system + adding a better gear system so they to can use the longbow in afganistan.