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 == Media ==
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-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
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 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Heli-Armaments}}
 === Offensive armament ===
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 1 x 30 mm M230E-1 cannon, chin turret (1,200 rpg)
-** 1 x 30 mm M230E-1 cannon, chin turret (1,200 rpg)
+* 180 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* Without load
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-! Hydra-70 M247 rockets
+! [[Hydra-70 M247]] rockets
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-! AGM-114K Hellfire II missiles
+! [[AGM-114K Hellfire II]] missiles
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-! ATAS (AIM-92) missiles
+! [[ATAS (AIM-92)]] missiles
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The AH-64D Saraph introduction to Israel was controversial. The Obama administration blocked the sell of that specific version due to investigations of misuse of US military equipment against civilians. The first unit was sold in 2005 and an order of six was blocked in 2009. Most AH-64As in service with the IAF were eventually upgraded to the AH-64D variant to surpass the blockade of sells, the upgrade plans included the improved AGM-114K Hellfire II and better fire control systems. Between 2007 and 2010 Israel put more orders to buy the AH-64D in larger quantities, however most attempts failed due to the US investigation. Not all AH-64As were upgraded to the D variant however, but some were fitted with the American Hydra 70 and improved electronic equipment's. The AH-64D is now also capable of carrying the Spike ATGM, which is a fire and forget ATGM, unlike the Hellfire that needs to maintain a target lock. Some AH-64Ds have been used in air to air interception, specially against UAVs and other slow moving targets that don't need to be intercepted by aircrafts.
+The introduction of the AH-64D (named '''Saraph''') to Israel was controversial. The Obama administration blocked the sale of that specific version due to investigations of misuse of US military equipment against civilians. The first unit was sold in 2005 and an order of six was blocked in 2009. Most AH-64As in service with the IAF were eventually upgraded to the AH-64D variant to circumvent the blockade of sales, the upgrade plans included the improved AGM-114K Hellfire II and better fire control systems. Between 2007 and 2010, Israel put in more orders to buy the AH-64D in larger quantities, however most attempts failed due to the US investigation. Not all AH-64As were upgraded to the D variant however, but some were fitted with the American Hydra-70 and improved electronic equipment. Some AH-64Ds were used in air-to-air interception, specially against UAVs and other slow moving targets that don't need to be intercepted by aircraft.
-Introduced in It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The improved '''{{Specs|name}}''' comes with the same strengths as the previous AH-64A Peten. That means a good flight performance, very capable ATGMs and excellent optics. However the Saraph now also includes a search radar located on top of the helicopter, specifically it is the  AN/APG-78 radar, that is located in the K band and has all aspect capabilities. While its not able to lock into targets is a very good option to detect enemy aircrafts around you and potentially other helicopters if they are flying high over the terrain. The weapon systems remain the same as the Peten but it now has access to the Hellfire II. In game this ATGM has almost no differences compared to the basic Hellfire. The main improvements are a better guidance system and higher explosive mass (which translates into a little bit more penetration and post pen damage)
+Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]], the improved '''{{Specs|name}}''' comes with the same strengths as the previous [[Peten|AH-64A Peten]]. That means a good flight performance, very capable ATGMs, and excellent optics. However, the Saraph now also includes a search radar located on top of the helicopter, specifically the AN/APG-78 radar, that is operates in the K band and has all-aspect capabilities. While it's not able to lock onto targets, it is a very good option to detect enemy aircraft around you and potentially other helicopters if they are flying high over the terrain. The weapons systems remain the same as the Peten, but it now has access to the Hellfire II, with a better guidance system and higher explosive mass.
 == General info ==

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 {{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.'' -->
-The AH-64D-I Saraph provides great manoeuvrability, incredible acceleration and overall has a great speed of up to 319 km/h in arcade and 295 km/h in realistic and simulator game modes. It is as fast as the American [[AH-64D]] but the title of fastest Apache belongs to the British Army variant called the [[AH Mk.1]]. The IDF AH-64D-I is able to do manoeuvres other helicopters can only dream about, from barrel roles, flips to loops. This allows it to evade enemy missiles with relative ease and surprise enemy tankers who will be mostly helpless against it.
+''The AH-64D-I Saraph provides great manoeuvrability, incredible acceleration and overall has a great speed of up to 319 km/h in arcade and 295 km/h in realistic and simulator game modes. It is as fast as the American [[AH-64D]] but the title of fastest Apache belongs to the British Army variant called the [[AH Mk.1]]. The IDF AH-64D-I is able to do manoeuvres other helicopters can only dream about, from barrel roles, flips to loops. This allows it to evade enemy missiles with relative ease and surprise enemy tankers who will be mostly helpless against it.''
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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-The AH-64D-I Apache "Saraph" has only limited armour protection installed, with bullet proof glass only being installed on the pilot windscreen. The helicopter uses Kevlar boron carbide, composite martial which is limited only to instrument, floor and side panels around the cockpit. It does not provide the same level of protection as seen on other helicopters such as the [[Mi-28N]].
+''The AH-64D-I Apache "Saraph" has only limited armour protection installed, with bullet proof glass only being installed on the pilot windscreen. The helicopter uses Kevlar boron carbide, composite martial which is limited only to instrument, floor and side panels around the cockpit. It does not provide the same level of protection as seen on other helicopters such as the [[Mi-28N]].''
-*Bullet proof glass installed only for the pilot - 22 mm thick.
+*''Bullet proof glass installed only for the pilot - 22 mm thick.''
-*Installation of Kevlar boron carbide, composite martial only on the: Seats, cockpit side panels, Gunner floor panels and pilot instrument panel - 20 mm thick.
+*''Installation of Kevlar boron carbide, composite martial only on the: Seats, cockpit side panels, Gunner floor panels and pilot instrument panel - 20 mm thick.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ** 1 x 30 mm M230E-1 cannon, chin turret (1,200 rpg)
 ** 1 x 30 mm M230E-1 cannon + 180 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
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 * 16 x AGM-114K Hellfire II missiles
 * 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles
 ==== Custom loadout options ====
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 * '''AIM-92 Stinger''' - AIM 92 Stinger missiles
-All 3 major defensive sensors (RWR, LWR and MAW) come standard with the helicopter and are essential to surviving enemy attacks. The Peten comes stock with 180 countermeasures in the form of just flares, however, in order to select a mix of flares and chaff, the adequate modification [Flares/Chaff (tier I)] will have to be researched. The AIM-92 Stinger module can be researched at tier III and adds an extra layer of defence against both enemy aircraft and other helicopters. The Stinger launchers are mounted in pairs on the wingtips and do not compromise any hardpoint space for other weaponry.
+''All 3 major defensive sensors (RWR, LWR and MAW) come standard with the helicopter and are essential to surviving enemy attacks. The Peten comes stock with 180 countermeasures in the form of just flares, however, in order to select a mix of flares and chaff, the adequate modification [Flares/Chaff (tier I)] will have to be researched. The AIM-92 Stinger module can be researched at tier III and adds an extra layer of defence against both enemy aircraft and other helicopters. The Stinger launchers are mounted in pairs on the wingtips and do not compromise any hardpoint space for other weaponry.''
 == Usage in battles ==

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 {{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.'' -->
-The AH-64D-I Saraph provides great manoeuvrability, incredible acceleration and overall has a great speed of up to 319 km/h in arcade and 295 km/h in realistic and simulator game modes. It is as fast as the American [[AH-64D]] but the title of fastest Apache belongs to the British Army variant called the [[AH Mk.1]]. The IDF AH-64D-I is able to do manoeuvres other helicopters can only dream about, from barrel roles, flips to loops. This allows it to evade enemy missiles with relative ease and surpriseenemy tankers who will be mostly helpless against it.
+The AH-64D-I Saraph provides great manoeuvrability, incredible acceleration and overall has a great speed of up to 319 km/h in arcade and 295 km/h in realistic and simulator game modes. It is as fast as the American [[AH-64D]] but the title of fastest Apache belongs to the British Army variant called the [[AH Mk.1]]. The IDF AH-64D-I is able to do manoeuvres other helicopters can only dream about, from barrel roles, flips to loops. This allows it to evade enemy missiles with relative ease and surprise enemy tankers who will be mostly helpless against it.
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 '''Staying alive:'''
-Flying the Apache effectively can be more difficult than most players would imagine, processing information from optical sights, radar displays, and the radar warning receiver all at once can lead to information overload. If distracted by irrelevant information, a pilot can quickly lose situational awareness. Being successful in the Apache requires situational awareness above all else. Due to the fragility of the helicopter, any blindspot can lead to a quick and sudden death. Additionally, the mobility of the Apache is adequate but not impressive, so evasive manoeuvres are not always effective.
+Flying the Apache effectively can be more difficult than most players would imagine, even with all the sensors it offers. Trying to deal with threats from enemy air and ground vehicles while continuing to attack the enemy team can be difficult. If distracted, a pilot can quickly lose situational awareness. Being successful in the Apache requires situational awareness above all else. Due to the fragility of the helicopter, any blindspot can lead to a quick and sudden death as even with the MAW one might not always be in an adequate position to defend against the incoming threat. Additionally, the mobility of the Apache is adequate but not impressive, so evasive manoeuvres are not always effective; after all, it is still a helicopter.
 Using cover is a very important part of staying alive in the Apache. Always stay behind a hill or building in ground battles. When exposing yourself in order to fire on the enemy, be mindful to not gain too much altitude. Most importantly, always listen to your RWR and MAW. If you hear an alarm, take evasive action immediately.

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 == Usage in battles ==
 '''Overview'''
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 At longer ranges, the Hellfire missile can be used to full effect. The Hellfire will guide on its target as shown in the attached diagram. This is known as top attack. Being that it takes this path to the enemy target, the Hellfire can take upward of 30 seconds to reach its target at longer ranges. Do not fire at enemies that are about to move to cover, and make sure to fire multiple missiles at once in order to deal maximum damage. Because the Hellfire is laser guided, multiple missiles can be fired at once. They should be fired at intervals of 5-10 seconds, where between missiles the Apache can switch to a new ground target. This will allow for the quick destruction of multiple enemies. This tactic can be incredibly effective. Although the time to target for the most recently fired Hellfire is available on the HUD, pilots will have to keep track of all the missiles they have fired by memory and quick calculations.
 [[File:HellfireSequenceDemonstration.mp4|left|frameless]]
-Combatting enemy anti-aircraft vehicles can be a challenge. Always remain in cover and move unpredictably in combat. Use the radar warning receiver to obtain the general direction of enemy AA, and then attack with a Hellfire. An effective strategy is to fire a Hellfire, break optical lock to gain cover and avoid counterfire, and then pop back up and get lock again several seconds before the Hellfire hits. This strategy if applied correctly will result in a hit, as the Hellfire is smart enough to begin following the laser designator again once the Apache re-obtains its lock.<!-- ''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).'' -->
+Combatting enemy anti-aircraft vehicles can be a challenge. Always remain in cover and move unpredictably in combat. Use the radar warning receiver to obtain the general direction of enemy AA, and then attack with a Hellfire. An effective strategy is to fire a Hellfire, break optical lock to gain cover and avoid counterfire, and then pop back up and get lock again several seconds before the Hellfire hits. This strategy if applied correctly will result in a hit, as the Hellfire is smart enough to begin following the laser designator again once the Apache re-obtains its lock.
 === Pros and cons ===