AH-64 Apache

''For the Combine helicopter, see Hunter Chopper

The AH-64 Apache is a US military attack helicopter that was extensively utilized by the HECU and Black Ops during the Black Mesa Incident. It is armed with rockets and a 360 degree swiveling turret, making attempts to engage it without cover futile. Several Apaches were stationed at Black Mesa before the resonance cascade occurred, and more were brought in from nearby Santego Military Base in Arizona.

Appearances
The Apache is first seen during the train ride in Half-Life's first chapter, Black Mesa Inbound, idling on a helipad. The player first encounters it in a combat situation in the chapter Surface Tension, in which one is providing close air support for some dug-in Marines guarding the hydroelectric dam the player must cross.

Tactics
The Apache is a tough and effective foe. It is armored against small arms fire, meaning that, although it's possible to take one down with ordinary gunfire - destroying the Apache with anything less than explosives or experimental weaponry is difficult. The RPG is by far the most effective weapon against the Apache, but it (or sufficient ammunition for it) may not always be available. In these cases the Tau Cannon makes a good backup. Using the Tau Cannon, a few charged up shots should do the job.

Spawning in-game

 * Half-Life: monster_apache
 * opposing FOrce: monster_apache
 * Blue Shift: monster_apache
 * Half-Life 2: N/A
 * Lost Coast: N/A
 * Episode One: N/A
 * Episode Two: N/A
 * Obsidian Conflict: monster_apache