Operation "Apache Rescue"

[raygenjay]

The other day one of our aircraft had to PL in Huntsville. My 4runner was given the task of towing a turbine engine worth more than my house and both my runners combined! But it was an awesome oppertunity.

 

[chitown40]

That is just badass.
















And the 4Runner is pretty nice too.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Typical unreliable American made products breaking down like always...

At least there's that sexy 4Runner to deliver the spare parts!

Joking aside that's pretty cool.

 

[Velonici]

My Dad is one of a few guys who is doing the Longbow upgrade on the TADS/PNVS systems. Ive gotten to see them up close a few times. Awesome sight to see. Watching the system track and aircraft during testing is pretty cool to.

 

[preacher35]

How cool: Apache gunships and Runners. Makes me want to get out my digital camo stencil and start spray painting my '05!

 

[Range]

You need a sticker that says "my other car is an Apache Helicopter"

 

[raygenjay]

Honestly it is a very reliable aircraft,some of these airframes are from the 80's just renumberd. I wish changing an engine on my 4Runner was as easy as this Apache!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

Best post of the year, love it :thumb3:

 

[dominicanborn]

Just wanted to add a few of my runner also, I'm not trying to step on your toes. I took these today after seeing your pics. My runner is very basic, but it is next to an AH-64D Apache Longbow, with FCR (Fire Control Radar)mounted on it. I do have my T4R stickers, which adds a few extra HP.

 

[Xrider237]

whats pretty cool is that when you buy an Apache they come from the factory w plenty of armor

 

[RunnerAK]

whats pretty cool is that when you buy an Apache they come from the factory w plenty of armor

True, but the approach angle is pretty terrible with that exposed cannon hanging down in front.

 

[preacher35]

True, but the approach angle is pretty terrible with that exposed cannon hanging down in front.

Yes, but that's the WHOLE POINT! The M230 chain gun will take out whatever obstruction that could threaten the bottom of the vehicle!

 

[Xrider237]

Yes, but that's the WHOLE POINT! The M230 chain gun will take out whatever obstruction that could threaten the bottom of the vehicle![/QUOTE

after i get my roof rack and suspension installed im thinking about mounting that chaingun on my rack- anyone know where i can get a removable roof mount?? i can always as wmw if they can fab one up

 

[raygenjay]

Bad ass!! I see your paint jobs on those birds is just as faded as ours! Are you guys an ASF? We sent up some birds not that long ago to I think Georgia to get demilled, it was a sad day to see them fly off and not come back.

 

[preacher35]

[MENTION=85504]raygenjay[/MENTION], where are those Apaches based at? Conroe? I thought Ellington was the only place around the Houston area that had Apaches?

 

[raygenjay]

Ellington is a National Guard Apache unit, and I am in a Reserve unit in Conroe. I am not going to lie but the National Guard aircraft are a lot nicer than ours. Well at least the paint jobs are.

 

[dominicanborn]

Operation Apache Rescue

We are an Active unit 3rd ID, 1/3 ARB out of Savannah Ga. Yea our paint job is faded too, Some of Helicopters have the Shark teeth design on the front