"Boeing has secured a $565 million contract to remanufacture AH-64D Apache attack helicopters operated by three countries into the more advanced “E” variant.
The work will cover 47 helicopters, according to a Boeing statement.
The Boeing statement did not name the customers or break down the precise number to be remanufactured for each, but a 18 December notification on a US Department of Defence (DoD) website indicates that the three countries are the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
> Boeing will remanufacture the rotorcraft in Mesa, Arizona with an estimated completed date of 1 March 2025.
> Cirium fleets data indicates that the three countries operate a total of 108 AH-64Ds, with an average age of 19.6 years.
- The UK operates 50 (with 16 examples in storage)
- The Netherlands 28
- The UAE 30.
> In May 2017, the US DoD announced that 38 of the UK’s AH-64s would be remanufactured into the “’E” variant.
> In September 2018, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced a letter of agreement with the Netherlands for a $1.19 billion upgrade deal covering its 28 Apaches.
> As part of its purchase of new build AH-64Es, the UAE had requested the upgrade of 28 AH-64Ds to the “E” variant.
In addition, on 23 December the US Army awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion FMS contract for the sustainment of AH-64D/E helicopters operated by
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Kuwait
- the Netherlands
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.
SOURCE > https://www.flightglobal.com
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Boeing shows AH-64 Block 2 Apache latest upgrade combat Speed Lift (FVL).
Program 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Boeing shows AH-64 Block 2 Apache latest upgrade combat Speed Lift (FVL). Program 2019
Boeing has unveiled conceptual images of a variant of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, FlightGlobal reported Friday.
Compound Apache will have a small wing, pusher propeller and a tail rotor as well as feature increased aircraft speed and range, the company noted.
The company said it believes the new Apache variant could meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program launched in April.
“It appears their focus is on the assault variant,” Randy Rotte, director of business development for cargo helicopters and Future Vertical Lift programs at Boeing, said of the service branch’s plan.
Boeing has conducted wind-tunnel testing of a small-scale model of the Compound Apache aircraft.
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Boeing AH-64 Apache Attack helicopter In Action -
Word's Best Attack Helicopter Training Footage
Published on Dec 22, 2017
Boeing AH-64 APACHE ATTACK helicopter! (Training/battle simulation footage of the WORLD'S BEST ATTACK HELICOPTER! Take offs, low flying, stunts, firing AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, attacking tanks, using flares and much more.)
The magnificent Boeing AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter.
While often referred to as a “flying tank”, the Apache is in fact unrivalled in its capacity to destroy actual tanks and is undoubtedly the most lethal helicopter ever built.
Primarily designed to provide support for ground troops, the Apache is fast, agile, and exceptionally durable – allowing it to handle an excessive amount of enemy fire and remain in the fight.
With special thanks to Boeing and the American, British and Dutch militaries, we really hope you enjoy the greatest collection of Apache sights and sounds ever assembled.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter in the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade is pulled off from the airfield for repair Oct. 26, 2017, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. Three hundred members of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade arrived with 77 helicopters to the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, in October and then came to the air base for lodging, logistics and refueling before deploying to Germany, Poland, Latvia and Romania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
