AH-64 Apache (Boeing / AgustaWestland)

Boeing has raised the Australian flag at its AH-64 Apache helicopter production line in Mesa, Arizona.

The flag raising ceremony is held for all Apache customers and signifies the growing global fleet of Apache operators. Australia will be the 18th nation to operate the Apache as its attack helicopter, joining a fleet of more than 1,280 operating worldwide...

In February, Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy announced Boeing Defence Australia will assist in sustaining the fleet of 29 AH-64E Apaches under a seven-year Initial Support Contract, delivering maintenance, engineering, aircrew and maintainer training, and logistics.

 
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A gép saját szűrőrendszeréhez csatlakozik a pilóta gázálarca, vagy egy külön hordozható levegőtisztítóhoz?
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Az AH-64-es prototípusa és az YAH-63-as, ami elbukott.

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Szemre ez utóbbi nem is volt valami arányos konstrukció, nekem annyira tűnik összeszedett dizájnnak, mint a Ceauscescu ideéből származó IAR-317 Airfox:
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Jó de ez egy Alouette III-as igazából. Sokkal könnyebb gép.
Világos, csak arra akartam utalni, hogy a Hughes részleteiben mennyivel átgondoltabb helikoptert rakott össze, mint a Bell, aki előtte megcsinálta a Cobra-t.
Ez az YAH-63 úgy nézett ki, mintha emlékezetből rajzolt volna egy gyerek valamit, ami "katonai helikopter".
 
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Világos, csak arra akartam utalni, hogy a Hughes részleteiben mennyivel átgondoltabb helikoptert rakott össze, mint a Bell, aki előtte megcsinálta a Cobra-t.
Ez az YAH-63 úgy nézett ki, mintha emlékezetből rajzolt volna egy gyerek valamit, ami "katonai helikopter".

A Bell gép a Cobra továbbgondolása.
 
Látom, csak mégse...
Ekortájt volt a Bell-nek a King Cobra is, akkor már inkább azt kellett volna erőltetniük.

Azon (Model 309) alapult a YAH-63 (Model 409) bár gyakorlatilag új gép lett a végére.
Sokkal erősebb és gyorsabb, ugyanakkor kisebb üres tömegű volt a King Cobránál a YAH-63, köszönhetően a T700-as hajtóműveknek.
 
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WASHINGTON, August 19, 2024

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of CH-47 and AH-64 Helicopter Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $305 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy training in support of its CH-47 and AH-64 helicopter fleet. Included is training ammunition; Army Supply Class I-VI and VIII-X items; information technology (IT) equipment; ground components; parts and accessories; Installation Management Command (IMCOM)-related service support; U.S. Government and contractor personnel assistance; miscellaneous service contract support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $305 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ capability for continued CH-47 and AH-64 helicopter training activities at Fort Cavazos, Texas. Fort Cavazos hosts personnel and equipment from the Royal Netherlands Air Force 302 Squadron. This training includes the AMERICAN FALCON exercise, which serves as a certifying event for Dutch military units and personnel to deploy abroad, who often support U.S.-led coalition operations.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

A principal contractor is not associated with this proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Netherlands.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
 
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2024

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy up to thirty-six (36) AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters; up to seventy-six (76) T700-GE-701D Engines (72 installed, 4 spares); up to thirty-six (36) AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight/AN/AAR-11 Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensors (M-TADS/PNVS); up to fourteen (14) AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) with Mast Mounted Assembly (MMA); up to fourteen (14) AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) with Radar Electronic Units (REU); up to fourteen (14) AN/APR-48B Modernized-Radar Frequency Interferometers (MRFI); up to four hundred fifty-six (456) AGM-114R2 (N) Hellfire Missiles; up to six (6) M36E8 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); up to one hundred fifty-two (152) AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM); up to forty (40) AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (36 installed, 4 spares). The following non-MDE items will also be included: AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets; AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders; IDM-401 improved data modems; Enhanced Image Intensifier (EI2) cameras; AN/ARN-149 (V)3 automatic direction finders; ASN-157 Doppler Radar Velocity Sensors; AN/APN-209 radar altimeters; AN/PYQ-10(C) Simple Key Loader; Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS)/Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (EGI); AN/APR-39C(V)1+ Radar Signal Detecting sets; ARC-220 High Frequency Communication Systems; KIV-77 Mark XIIA IFF Crypto Applique; Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) software update; M230E-1 30mm automatic gun; M139 AWS 20mm automatic gun; M261 rocket launchers; M299 missile launchers; 2.75-inch rockets; 30mm rounds; MG62 Cartridge Impulse BBU-35/N; A965 cartridges, 25.4mm rounds; M839 decoys; L410 flares; M206 aircraft countermeasures decoy flares; Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PADs); U.S. Government engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated total cost is $3.5 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force capable of deterring adversaries and participating in regional operations. Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractors will be Boeing, located in Mesa, AZ; and Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
 
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WASHINGTON, August 23, 2024

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Australia has requested to buy AH-64E Apache sustainment support services, including U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; technical data and publications; personnel training; and other related elements of logistics, and program support. The estimated total cost is $300 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the Western Pacific. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

The proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing the necessary sustainment support to successfully employ its AH-64E Apache helicopters. It will also improve Australia’s capability to support coalition operations and contribute to mutual security goals in the region. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company, located in Mesa, AZ, and Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of up to four U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Australia for a duration of up to five years to support sustainment of the AH-64E Apache.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
 
2 pilots treated for injuries in Apache crash during Utah National Guard exercise...


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An F-35 pilot with only 35 minutes of experience in an Apache simulator was flying the Utah National Guard Apache that crashed earlier this year...

 
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U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches Practice Downing Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Saudi Arabia...

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Ez megint egy olyan megoldás ami csak a fegyvergyártóknak jó! Egy drónra minek elpazarolni egy drága Hellfire-t? Pont elég lenne, egy felokosított Hydra rakéta (AGR-20) ami bár nem olcsó, de még mindig töredéke a Hellfire-nek. Komolyan mondom, hogy mindengy mi csak drága megoldás legyen.
AGR 20
 
Ez megint egy olyan megoldás ami csak a fegyvergyártóknak jó! Egy drónra minek elpazarolni egy drága Hellfire-t? Pont elég lenne, egy felokosított Hydra rakéta (AGR-20) ami bár nem olcsó, de még mindig töredéke a Hellfire-nek. Komolyan mondom, hogy mindengy mi csak drága megoldás legyen.
AGR 20
Csak a felokosított Hydra közel sem tud úgy manőverezni, mint egy Hellfire.
Amúgy egy normális hadefőben a lőszer nem tétel.