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AH-64A to AH-64D

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:44 am
by Stuart
Okay so here's a question for you guys.

Asides from the obvious Longbow Radar and the rails for AAMs, what're the external differences between an AH-64A and a AH-64D?

I have two Airfix A kits in my stash, I was wondering what to do with the second. I have a PE set for the D glass cockpit and you can buy a resin Longbow radar and mast so that's covered.

Cheers!

Re: AH-64A to AH-64D

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:51 am
by tempestjohnny
The biggest external is the sponsons on the side of the nose. On the D they are much bigger

Re: AH-64A to AH-64D

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:46 am
by Stuart
Do you know what - in all these years I've NEVER noticed that... :hmm: You're right though, they are much bigger! Oh well - that's that idea out then!

Re: AH-64A to AH-64D

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:01 pm
by Stikpusher
Yup, the side sponsons extend all the way forward to the FLIR turret. The Longbow Radar is optional.