AH-64 Apache
Coverage of AH-64 Apache in the Nexus archive.
- An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near Iran. Take a closer look at its weapons and capabilities.
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian drone during the US war with Iran. The helicopter, equipped with Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets, and a 30 mm chain gun, had two crew members rescued via a new Saronic Corsair naval drone. US forces retaliated with strikes against Iran.
- U.S. strikes Iran in response to helicopter downing: CENTCOM
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran targeting air defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz in response to the downing of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone. Both crew members were rescued and are in stable condition, though it remains unclear if the drone strike was intentional. Iran denied responsibility, vowing a 'decisive response' and calling the U.S. allegation a pretense.
- US sea drone rescues crew from US Army helicopter that crashed near Hormuz
A Navy surface drone rescued two crew members from an Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed near Oman's coast. The U.S. military confirmed the incident occurred while patrolling regional waters, and President Donald Trump stated the pilots were 'fine.'
- Drone boat rescued two US aviators after their Army helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. military drone boat rescued two Army aviators after their Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The 24-foot Corsair drone, operated by the Navy’s Task Force 59, marked the first known at-sea drone rescue by the U.S. military. The crash, under investigation, occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing optimism about a potential deal with Iran.
- US soldiers rescued after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman
Two U.S. Army soldiers were rescued after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman. The crew was rescued by American forces within two hours and is in stable condition. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the rescue involved U.S. Navy assets, the 82nd Airborne Division, and possible use of an unmanned surface vessel.
- Crew rescued after U.S. helicopter goes down near Iran
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and both crew members were rescued in stable condition. Officials are investigating whether Iranian fire caused the crash, amid recent tensions between Israel and Iran following a ceasefire. President Trump confirmed the pilots are unharmed and a report will be issued.
- US Loses First Apache Helicopter in Iran War
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter was lost near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Apache helicopter lost since the war with Iran began. Both crew members were rescued safely, and US officials have not determined whether the cause was hostile fire or mechanical failure.