The Apache Turns 50: A Look at the Iconic Attack Helicopter

Sept. 30, 2025 marks 50 years since the first YAH-64A prototype took to the skies for the first time. Let’s look at how the Apache has maintained its sharp edge over those five decades. Born from the Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) program, the YAH-64 was originally designed by Hughes Helicopters, and faced down with Bell’s […]