Primarily anti-tank helicopters like the Apache may not be all that effective in low-intensity warfare for their price tag, but they are extremely effective and a more durable helicopter designed specifically for low-intensity conflicts, preferably with the ability to carry a squad of infantry, could be a tremendous asset in that kind of a fight. That and in conventional warfare gunships are invaluable tools due to their ability to get in close to the fighting, stay in the area a long time, put down lots of firepower, and when needed hide behind relatively small pieces of cover.