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These Countries Have the Most Apache Attack Helicopters

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These Countries Have the Most Apache Attack Helicopters

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The Apache attack helicopter, also known as the AH-64 Apache, is the pinnacle of modern military aviation in all its variants. It was originally introduced in 1986, despite having its first flight as early as 1975. While this attack helicopter is a few decades old, it has proven effective in numerous combat scenarios adding to its storied service record. As a result, countries around the world have added Apache attack helicopters to their military forces in unmatched numbers. (These countries have the most Black Hawk helicopters.)

Here 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at which countries have the most of these Apache helicopters. To identify the countries with the most AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication. We ranked these countries according to the number of AH-64s currently in service. We included supplemental information regarding active AH-64s in respective fleets, military branches that will be using these aircraft, and what variants of the AH-64 are on order or are currently in service.

What makes these helicopters especially popular and iconic is that they typically serve one role on any given military force and that is combat. The AH-64 is outfitted with a 30mm Hughes cannon standard in a traversing chin-mounted position. It can be equipped with a series of missiles including anti-tank hellfire missiles, air-to-air Sidewinder missiles, or Singer anti-air missiles.

Apache AH-64 attack helicopters can reach top speeds of 183 mph and have an operational range of 298 miles with a maximum ceiling of roughly 21,000 feet.

These iconic helicopters have seen service across all around the world and with as many countries that currently employ them, the Apache will continue to be the preeminent attack helicopter. (These are the gunship helicopters of the modern era.)

Here is a look at the countries with the most Apache attack helicopters:

19. Poland

usarmyeurope_images / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 1
  • Aircraft on order: 96
  • Military branches: Polish Land Forces
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

18. Morocco

Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
  • Active aircraft: 1
  • Aircraft on order: 36
  • Military branches: Royal Moroccan Air Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

17. Australia

isafmedia / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 1
  • Aircraft on order: 29
  • Military branches: Royal Australian Army
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

16. Indonesia

courtesy Boeing Co.
  • Active aircraft: 8
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Indonesian Army
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

15. Japan

Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
  • Active aircraft: 12
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Japan Ground Self-Defence Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64D

14. Kuwait

navcent / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 16
  • Aircraft on order: 8
  • Military branches: Kuwait Air Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64D/E

13. Singapore

luhaiwong / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 18
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Republic of Singapore Air Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64D

12. Netherlands

7armyjmtc / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 21
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command
  • Variant(s): AH-64D

11. India

Courtesy of Boeing
  • Active aircraft: 22
  • Aircraft on order: 17
  • Military branches: Indian Air Force, Indian Army Aviation
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

10. Qatar

razihusin / Getty Images
  • Active aircraft: 24
  • Aircraft on order: 24
  • Military branches: Qatar Emiri Air Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

9. Taiwan

brian25_tw / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 29
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Republic of China Army
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

8. Greece

AH-64 Apache by U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK)
AH-64 Apache (CC BY 2.0) by U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK)
  • Active aircraft: 29
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Hellenic Army Aviation
  • Variant(s): AH-64A/D

7. United Arab Emirates

expertinfantry / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 30
  • Aircraft on order: 39
  • Military branches: United Arab Emirates Joint Air Command
  • Variant(s): AH-64D/E

6. Saudi Arabia

54th at sunset [Image 2 of 6] by DVIDSHUB
54th at sunset [Image 2 of 6] (CC BY 2.0) by DVIDSHUB
  • Active aircraft: 34
  • Aircraft on order: 49
  • Military branches: Royal Saudi Land Forces, Saudi Arabian National Guard
  • Variant(s): AH-64A/D/E

5. South Korea

South Carolina National Guard by The National Guard
South Carolina National Guard (CC BY 2.0) by The National Guard
  • Active aircraft: 36
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Republic of Korea Army
  • Variant(s): AH-64E

4. Egypt

Helicopters from Fort Riley, KS. by Acorns Resort
Helicopters from Fort Riley, KS. (CC BY 2.0) by Acorns Resort
  • Active aircraft: 46
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Egyptian Air Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64D

3. Israel

diariocriticove / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 48
  • Aircraft on order: 0
  • Military branches: Israel Air and Space Force
  • Variant(s): AH-64A/D

2. United Kingdom

U.S. Department of Defense / Public Domain / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 52
  • Aircraft on order: 14
  • Military branches: Army Air Corps
  • Variant(s): AH-64D/E

1. United States

usaghumphreys / Flickr
  • Active aircraft: 824
  • Aircraft on order: 15
  • Military branches: United States Army
  • Variant(s): AH-64D/E
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Chris Lange is a writer for 24/7 Wall St., based in Houston. He has covered financial markets over the past decade with an emphasis on healthcare, tech, and IPOs. During this time, he has published thousands of articles with insightful analysis across these complex fields. Currently, Lange's focus is on military and geopolitical topics.

Lange's work has been quoted or mentioned in Forbes, The New York Times, Business Insider, USA Today, MSN, Yahoo, The Verge, Vice, The Intelligencer, Quartz, Nasdaq, The Motley Fool, Fox Business, International Business Times, The Street, Seeking Alpha, Barron’s, Benzinga, and many other major publications.

A graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, Lange majored in business with a particular focus on investments. He has previous experience in the banking industry and startups.

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