AH-64 Apache Orders, Sales & Incidents

[tomcathornet1]

Has anyone on here have any artists impression or graphics or how an AH-64 would look in Heeresflieger (German Army Aviation) please?

This is great. I'm not a fan of the Eurocopter Tiger, and I wished that Germany had picked the Apache or Cobra.

 

[TomcatViP]

Australia to get AH-64E:

The U.S. Army will receive 115 remanufactured Apaches, with an additional 15 Apaches to be procured as options, ensuring significant savings to taxpayers. The additional 54 aircraft will be delivered to partner nations as part of Foreign Military Sales.

(from Boeing website)

Boeing signs deal with U.S. army to build 184 AH-64E Apache helicopters

Boeing Co said on Friday it had signed a contract with the U.S. army and international customers, including Australia, to build 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

www.reuters.com

Other international customer(s) not yet named.

 

[TomcatViP]

Some clarifications:

The FMS sales are to Australia and Egypt, according to the US Department of Defense (DoD) contract announcement. The official breakdown was not immediately available, but Australia announced in 2022 that it would order the 29 AH-64s to replace its Eurocopter EC665 Tigers, and Egypt has contracted 25 sets of sensors for remanufactured Apaches.

US, Australia, Egypt order 184 AH-64E Apaches

On 17 March, the US Army ordered 115 remanufactured AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and placed options for an additional 15, as well as orders for 54 Foreign Military...

www.janes.com

 

[aonestudio]

3 soldiers killed, 1 injured in midair Army helicopter collision in Interior Alaska

The two AH-64 Apache helicopters from Fort Wainwright were returning from a training mission when they collided in flight near Healy, Army officials said.

www.adn.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/27/alaska-army-helicopter-crash-apache/

 

[yasotay]

Prayers for the families of the fallen.

 

[FighterJock]

Sad news indeed.

 

[Forest Green]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1691691424884895836

View: https://twitter.com/Boeing_In/status/1691691424884895836?s=20

 

[Forest Green]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1693708589376934340

View: https://twitter.com/mblaszczak/status/1693708589376934340?s=20

 

[Colonial-Marine]

The rotor hub looks different from what is usual on a D or E model without Longbow radar. I wonder what has changed.

 

[TomS]

The rotor hub looks different from what is usual on a D or E model without Longbow radar. I wonder what has changed.

That's the MUMT-X (Manned-Unmanned Teaming) kit that lets Apache control and receive imagery from RQ-7 and MQ-1 UAVs. Looks like you can have either Longbow or MUMT-X but not both on the same airframe.

L3Harris to Deliver Secure Communications Between US Army Apache Aircraft and Ground Forces

L3Harris Technologies was selected by the U.S. Army to deliver advanced systems that will provide secure communications between manned and unmanned aircraft and ground forces.

www.l3harris.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1609958417128460288

View: https://twitter.com/AbdNav2K2/status/1609958417128460288

 

[TomcatViP]

I would not be surprised if the longbow radar can do the MuM-T function by itself.
It would then make sense to fly with the mast mounted MUMT-X where.a non-longbow is needed.

 

[TomS]

I would not be surprised if the longbow radar can do the MuM-T function by itself.
It would then make sense to fly with the mast mounted MUMT-X where.a non-longbow is needed.

Possibly. There is a lot of imagery out there showing the MUMT functionality on a Longbow Apache. More likely using the data exchange system in the Longbow than the radar proper, I guess.

 

[Forest Green]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698999555843362959

View: https://twitter.com/BoeingDefense/status/1698999555843362959?s=20

 

[Mark Nankivil]

A couple of weekends back we had a foursome of AH-64Es overnight at a local airport. All four had the MUMT-X mast. These were the first E models I have seen up close and all were just a year old.

On the same ramp, we have had a S-58T residing while it waits to do some construction site lifting in the area. She was originally built in 1957 - 66 years old! Damn, as old as me....

Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[TomcatViP]

Israel requests 12 more Apache:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-advancing-deals-with-us-to-purchase-fighter-jets-helicopters-and-munitions/

 

[GTX]

Boeing Awarded Australian Apache Support Contract

www.boeing.com.au

 

[Hood]

Farewell Apache AH.1

Final journey of historic helicopter to see it fly over Colchester today

The date of the final journey of the Apache Mk.1 helicopter, based at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk, has been announced.

www.gazette-news.co.uk

 

[FighterJock]

So any ideas as to what happens to the final Apache AH.1? I would not like it to be scrapped rather I would like it to be displayed in a museum.

 

[yasotay]

I'm sure there are likely a number of countries in the que for the platform. Another possibility is that there is a buy back where Boeing with refit them for another customer.

 

[FighterJock]

I am surpriesed that the Army Air Corp did not purchase and modify the last Apache AH.1 as an AH-64E as it did with the others. I find it all rather strange.

 

[GTX]

Legendary Apache helicopter marks 40 years of service

 

[FighterJock]

That makes me feel old GTX. The Apache celebrating it's 40th anniversary.

 

[Hood]

Also worth noting that the AH-64E in AAC use is not designated AH.2, it retains its US designation (which seems to be the custom these days for US-acquired kit).