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The Boeing AH-64 Apache is the United States Army's principal attack helicopter, and is the successor to the AH-1 Cobra. In 1983 the first production helicopter was rolled out at Hughes Helicopter's facility at Mesa, Arizona.

Built to endure front-line environments, it can operate during the day or night and in adverse weather using the integrated helmet and display sight system. The Apache is also equipped with some of the latest avionics and electronics, such as the Target Acquisition and Designation System, Pilot Night Vision System (TADS/PNVS), Black Hole passive infrared countermeasures, nap-of-the-earth navigation, and GPS.