Apache helicopter: Missiles, radar, chain gun - what weapons 'tank in the air' packs? 5 features
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Army's Apache helicopters arrived in a transport plane from the United States. Photograph: (X/Army)
Army gets Apache helicopters: The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 22 Apache helicopters, which have been deployed in Ladakh and western sectors.
The Indian Army on Tuesday received the first batch of Apache helicopters for its aviation fleet. The army describedthe arrival of the attack helicoptersas a “milestone moment” for the force. The army said thesestate-of-the-art platforms will bolster its operational capabilities significantly. The consignment of Apache helicopters arrived at Hindon Airbase. The Indian Air Force already operates a fleet of 22 Apache helicopters, which have been deployed in Ladakh and western sectors.
What are Apache helicopters? How capable are they?
Three choppers arrived in India at the Hindon airbase from the United States in an Antonov transport aircraft. These choppers are also called “tanks in the air”. These choppers are manufactured by Boeing. They are part of a $600 million deal for buying six Apache helicopters. They can be used for attacking, reconnaissance, and other operations.