YAH-64

2022-01-23T12:02:40Z

U27014247: Pros: Activation of 3rd person lock by changing MFD on the pilot's view Amazing 30 mm cannon, can easily take out most tanks, and when locked can take out jets and helicopters too Excellent secondary armament Can carry up to 16 Hellfires Can use ballisti

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== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} American attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
{{Specs-Heli-Flight}}

''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
|-
! AB !! RB
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! Stock
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}}
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! Upgraded
| ___ || ___
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Heli-Armour}}

''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.''

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Heli-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! colspan="3" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
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! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs)
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Heli-Offensive}}

{{main|M230E-1 (30 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 1 x 30 mm M230E-1 cannon, chin turret (1,200 rpg)

=== Suspended armament ===
{{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}

{{main|AGM-114B Hellfire|Hydra-70 M247}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* Without load
* 76 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
* 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
* 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
* 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
* 16 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Activation of 3rd person lock by changing MFD on the pilot's view
* Amazing 30 mm cannon, can easily take out most tanks, and when locked can take out jets and helicopters too
* Excellent secondary armament
* Can carry up to 16 Hellfires
* Can use ballistic computer to dramatically increase the effectiveness of Hydra rockets
* Can lock targets for 30 mm cannon to automatically track
* Excellent thermals
* Well armored for a helicopter, can take 2-3 critical hits to take it down, may survive hits from SAM's.
* Lower BR means you can pair it with IPM1 and HSTVL (10.3)

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'''Cons:'''

* Stinger air to air missiles don't have a reliable lock, and not enough explosive mass to do any real damage
* Hellfires rarely hit other helicopters, and are difficult to guide to air targets anyway
* Does not have as many armament options as the regular AH-64
* 30 mm cannon only can access default belt
* 30 mm cannon is relatively inaccurate
* No AAM
* Lack of IRCM and countermeasures

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== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the helicopter in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA helicopters}}
{{Squadron helicopters}}

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