Italeri 0080 - 1/72 Scale AH-64 D Apache Longbow Model Kit - Detailed scale build  [IT-0080S]

Italeri 1/72 AH-64 D Apache Longbow - Precise scale modelling project

The AH-64 D Apache Longbow is a hallmark of modern attack helicopter design, noted for its advanced radar and weapons layout. This Italeri 1/72 scale kit captures the helicopter's profile and offers a rewarding build for hobbyists who enjoy accurate military subjects and careful assembly.

Background and significance in aviation

Introduced in the 1990s, the AH-64 D with Longbow radar brought a step change in target acquisition and battlefield awareness. Model builders benefit from studying its structure and electronics layout when recreating details at this scale, gaining a practical sense of the aircrafts engineering advances.

Assembly notes and display potential

The Italeri kit assembles into a model roughly 21 cm long, reproducing the Longbow radar dome and external stores. Constructed from PS plastic, it is a glue-required kit with paint and finishing left to the modeller, making it a great addition to a display shelf or diorama focused on modern rotary wing platforms.