The ah 64d longbow apache is currently the most advanced versatile and powerfully armed attack helicopter in the world this upgraded version of the apache was used extremely effectively by the us army in the gulf wars of 1991 and 2003 the long range radar can be used for protection but it is also capable of accurately acquiring up to 1000 potential targets and identifying 128 opponents it also automatically designates the priorities for the attack mode of up to 16 hellfire guided missiles