The AH-64 Apache is the Army's heavy division/corps ... blades are designed to sustain a hit from 23-millimeter (0.91 in) rounds. The airframe includes some 2,500 pounds (1,100 kg) of protection ...

Recently, a photo of the latest Chinese attack helicopter, which rivals the American AH-64 Apache, has been making rounds online. The Z-21, as it is now known, was spotted flying for the first time.

And the US Army AH-64 Apache and Russian Ka-52 Alligator are generally considered to be the two best military attack helicopters in the world (with the Russian Mi-28N arguably in a close third).

Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on what it takes to get a massive formation of Ah-64 Apaches airborne rapidly. Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of ...