Another shining armor added to Indian Air Force: Apache Boeing AH-64E

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Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters
Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters

Amidst the tension between India and Pakistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) has got the world’s most lethal helicopter, Apache Boeing AH-64E. The Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters was inducted into service at Pathankot Air Force Station on Tuesday, 3rd September. This helicopter reached India on July 27, 2019. According the reports, During the Induction Ceremony, Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa was present there at Pathankot Air Force station.

The number of helicopter which was inducted in IAF is 8.The Apache helicopter is considered world’s most powerful and dangerous helicopter. These Apache helicopters replaced Mi-35 choppers. Group Captain M Shaylu will be commanding officer of the squadron.
US army uses the AH-64 Apache widely and a number of defense forces of other countries use it as well. The quality of this attack helicopter is that it has 30-mm machine gun and by this gun 1,200 rounds can fire at a time. The AH-64 Apache helicopter comes equipped with the anti-tank Hellfire missile, which is believed to be capable of destroying a tank. As an additional weapon, a Hydra Unguided Rocket, capable of perfect execution of any target on land, is also installed. The helicopter has the speed of 150 nautical miles per hour.

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The helicopter can also carry precision attacks at standoff ranges and operate in hostile airspace with threats from the ground. These helicopters can transmit and receive the battlefield picture as well. The ability of these helicopters to understand the weapon systems through data networking makes it a lethal acquisition. Experts maintain that the induction of Apache attack helicopters will provide a significant edge in any future joint operations in support of land forces and also help India in fortifying its border with Pakistan.

The first AH-64E was officially handed over to the IAF during a ceremony at Boeing’s production Center in Mesa, Arizona, on May 10. Air Marshal AS Butola, accepted the first Apache in a ceremony at Boeing production facility. During the ceremony, representatives from the US Government were also present.