Apache Helicopter Playset Plan

Transform your backyard into a daring mission zone with the Apache Helicopter Playset Plan. Inspired by the iconic AH‑64 attack helicopter, this dramatic playset is loaded with detail; rotors, cannon mounts, tail boom access, and twin engines that make it feel like a real mini‑aircraft. Kids can crawl through the cockpit, climb in from the tail, or sneak in side entrances when the mission gets tricky. It’s thrilling, bold, and packed with adventure-ready design.

With 150 ft² of play space housed in a 21′ by 34′ footprint and up to 6′ head clearance inside, it’s built for active younger kids who love to climb, crawl, and commandeer their own imagination. The playset plan comes as a detailed 58‑page PDF full of step‑by‑step instructions, visuals, and material lists to guide you every step of the build. This helicopter is more than a playset, it’s an invitation to high‑octane backyard missions and imagination on full throttle.

Features:

• Designed for children aged 3-10
  
• 150 ft² in usable play space
• Details include main and tail rotor, rudder, 30mm cannons, Hydra rocket launchers & pylons, twin turbo-shaft engines
• 6' max head clearance
• 34' long, 21' wide , 9' tall
• 58 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 63 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 32 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 36 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 12 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x4:
( 26 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 23 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 26 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 23 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 16'

2x2:
( 12 ) 2” x 2” x 48”