AH-64E Apache attack helicopter

[sandeepdg]

I like the Mi-28 Havoc, but its still not good enough for the Apache Longbow. The best equipment is the fire control radar, truly state of the art.

 

[Galaxy]

IAF attack helicopter - AH-64D Apache

Boeing wins IAF 22 attack helicopter tender with its AH-64D

NEW DELHI, October 25 (RIA Novosti)

Russian Mi-28N Night Hunter has lost a tender on the delivery of 22 attack helicopters to the Indian military in strong competition with the American AH-64D Apache, an Indian Defense Ministry source said on Tuesday.

"We decided not to choose the Mi-28 for technical reasons. Our experts believe that the Mi-28N did not meet the requirements of the tender on 20 positions, while the Apache showed better performance," the source said.

The future contract, worth at least $600 million, envisions an optional delivery of additional 22 helicopters.

Russia is still taking part in two other Indian helicopter tenders: on the delivery of 12 heavy transport helicopters and 197 light general-purpose helicopters.

The first tender includes the Russian Mi-26T2 and the American CH-47F Chinook helicopters, while the second involves the Russian Ka-226T and the AS550 Fennec helicopter, developed by Eurocopter.

Meanwhile, Russia continues the deliveries of Mi-17-B5 transport helicopters to India under a 2008 contract for the supply of 80 helicopters worth $1.4 billion.

The Indian military helicopter market, with its potential demand for 700 helicopters in the next decade, fuels fierce competition among foreign manufacturers.

Russia loses $600 mln Indian attack helicopter tender | World | RIA Novosti

 

[Galaxy]

looks like Boeing Apache AH-64D won the tender and coming soon. :thumb:

 

[agentperry]

i think they didnt liked the design of mi-28n

 

[Galaxy]

 

[Drsomnath999]

it's a good news American AH-64D Apache,is one of the world's most powerful combat helicopter ,it would add more teeth in india's armour

 

[Armand2REP]

This deal will end up costing over a $1 billion dollars, especially if they want new missiles for it.

 

[Drsomnath999]

This deal will end up costing over a $1 billion dollars, especially if they want new missiles for it.

BTW which missiles u are specifying ?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

http://defense-update.com/20101229_india_apache.html

According to the statement, the FMS components to be supplied along with the direct commercial sale of 22 AH-64D Block III Apache helicopters would include '50 T700-GE-701D engines, 12 AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars, 12 AN/APR-48A Radar Frequency Interferometers,812 AGM-114L-3 Hellfire Longbow missiles, 542 AGM-114R-3 Hellfire II missiles, 245 Stinger Block I-92H missiles, and 23 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensors'.



Other components and services would include 'rockets, training and dummy missiles, 30mm ammunition, transponders, simulators, global positioning system/inertial navigation systems, communication equipment, spare and repair parts; tools and test equipment, support equipment, repair and return support, personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics support'.

The US DSCA says the complete package is worth approximately $1.4 billion.

Out of 22 AH-64, 12 will be long bow version..

The Best you can get from United States..

 

[Armand2REP]

BTW which missiles u are specifying ?

PARS 3 LR

PARS 3 LR Competes for Two Indian Attack Helicopter Programs | Defense Update

 

[asianobserve]

i think they didnt liked the design of mi-28n

It's a flying rodent for God's sake.

 

[sesha_maruthi27]

Nice to see the APACHE coming to INDIAN AIRFORCE.

 

[Drsomnath999]

3 AWESOME FUTURE ATTACK HELICOPTERS OF INDIA

1.ALH Rudhra

2.HAL'S LCH

3.AH-64D Block III Apache helicopter

 

[Kunal Biswas]

i think they didnt liked the design of mi-28n

Mi-28n is outstanding Helo, But its Radar guided ATGM are not so devloped as AH-64`s combat proven..

Radar Guided ATGM change the Game set..

 

[asianobserve]

There's a laser guided version now of the H-70 Hydra rockets (APKWS).

 

[SpArK]

Its nice to see Apache in our forces.

And what about the guys who has been saying no american offensive sanction prone purchases..
oh i forgot its applicable only for fighters..Apaches are not for war time , right?


bwahahahahh buhauhaha

 

[captonjohn]

Good news thought, Apache is surely best choice for IA. Cheers!.

 

[captonjohn]

Mi-28n is outstanding Helo, But its Radar guided ATGM are not so devloped as AH-64`s combat proven..

Radar Guided ATGM change the Game set..

True mate, in the battlefield it is very important that who shoot enemy first and Apache is a way ahead than its counter pet Mi-28n.

 

[Yusuf]

Oh yes great news!!!

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Good news thought, Apache is surely best choice for IA. Cheers!.

IAF not IA..

IA going for LCH..