Hasegawa AH-64D Apache Longbow "J.G.S.D.F." (J.G.S.D.F. Attack Helicopter) (07242) 1:48 Scale Helicopter Plastic Model Kit

The AH-64D Apache Longbow is an advanced version of the AH-64A Apache, an all-weather attack helicopter developed and adopted in line with the US Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) program. The radar-equipped version was called the AH-64D Apache Longbow, and the radar-free version was called the AH-64C. However, at the end of 1993, the AH-64C designation was abolished, and the helicopter came to be called the AH-64D Apache Longbow, regardless of whether it was equipped with radar or not. The most distinctive feature of the onboard sensors is the Fire Control Radar (FCR), also known as the Longbow Radar, which is mounted on the top of the main rotor mast. It detects, identifies, and automatically selects attack targets, and is a new generation attack helicopter with excellent control capabilities during combat due to its integrated system management. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has decided to introduce the AH-64D Apache Longbow as the successor to the AH-1S. The first unit for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, which made its maiden flight on December 15, 2004 in Mesa, Arizona, USA, underwent various tests for a year, and was then transported to Fuji Heavy Industries in Utsunomiya on December 18, 2005 for reassembly. It was also equipped with specifications for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at this time. The first and second AH-64Ds for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force were manufactured by Boeing in the USA, but Fuji Heavy Industries plans to license-produce about half of the subsequent aircraft. On March 16, 2006, the first unit was ferried to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Akeno Camp. Various tests and inspections will be carried out at Akeno in the future, and it will proceed to deployment in combat. Data Crew: 2 Main rotor: 14.63m Fuselage length: 15.47m Maximum height (to top of FCR): 4.95m Maximum takeoff weight: 8,006kg Engine: General Additional plastic parts Antenna Sensor Front seat display parts Stinger air-to-air missile launcher parts Decals JGSDF aircraft "74501" "74502" "74503" "74504"