DCS WORLD · Rotary
AH-64D Apache Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vy | 72 kts | Best rate of climb |
| Vne | 197 kts | Never exceed |
| Cruise | 120–140 kts | Normal cruise |
| Vne (Sideward) | 25 kts | Sideward flight |
| Vne (Rearward) | 25 kts | Rearward flight |
| ETL | 16–24 kts | Effective translational lift |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | MAX (matched torque) |
| Climb | 90–95% torque |
| Cruise | 80–85% torque |
| Hover (IGE) | 75–85% torque |
| Max Continuous | 100% dual engine |
| Emergency (single) | 120% (contingency) |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | - | No flaps - helicopter |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max TGT (Continuous) | 810 °C |
| Max TGT (10 min) | 851 °C |
| Max TGT (Starting) | 851 °C |
| Max Ng (Continuous) | 101% |
| Nr Range | 100–101% |
| Oil Pressure | 40–90 PSI |
| Oil Temp Max | 130 °C |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | 375 gal (2,633 lbs) |
| Fuel Burn | ~190 gal/hr (cruise) |
| Endurance | ~1.8 hrs (internal) |
| Max Ordnance | ~3,400 lbs |
| M230 Rounds | 1,200 rds (30mm) |
| Max G | +3.5 / −0.5 |
| Hover Ceiling (IGE) | 14,600 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 2,900 ft/min |