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8 Apache Helicopter Inducted by the Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force plans to induct the Advanced Multi-rope attack helicopters, the AH-64E into its fleet on September 3, 2019. The inducted Helicopters will provide a major boost to the attack and reconnaissance capabilities of the Indian Air Force. About the AH-64E Apache Helicopters The AH-64 Apache is a versatile and all-weather twin-turboshaft attack ..
Topics: Aircraft • Attack aircraft • Attack helicopters • Bell AH-1Z Viper • Boeing AH-64 Apache • Indian Air Force • Mil Mi-28 • Military aircraft • Military helicopter
Indian Air Force (IAF) recieves first AH-64E (I) – Apache Guardian helicopter at Boeing production facility
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently received the first AH-64E (I) – Apache Guardian helicopter at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona in the United States. The AH-64E Apache is a leading multi-role attack helicopter and is flown by the US Army. The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government ..
Topics: AgustaWestland Apache • Aircraft • Attack aircraft • Attack helicopters • Boeing AH-6 • Boeing AH-64 Apache • Gunships • Indian Air Force • Military aircraft • No. 125 Helicopter Squadron, IAF
2 Marines killed in helicopter crash
Two marine corps died after their helicopter crashed near Arizona. The members were flying AH – 1Z Viper helicopter. They were on a routine training mission as a part of weapons and tactics instructor course. The identities of the pilots have not yet been released. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Topics: Attack helicopters • Bell AH-1Z Viper • Cobra Troopers • Helicopters • HMLAT-303 • Military aircraft
US approves deal to sale of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India
On June 12, the United States government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million. The agreement has been passed to the US Congress for approval and if no US lawmaker raises an objection, the contract will go ahead. Boeing and Indian partner Tata have begun ..
Topics: Aircraft • Attack helicopters • Aviation • Boeing AH-6 • Boeing AH-64 Apache • Gunships • Lockheed Martin • Military aircraft • No. 125 Helicopter Squadron, IAF • Raytheon