American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

In 2020, Boeing completed deliveries of 22 Apache E-model helicopters for the Indian Air Force and undertook the contract to manufacture six AH-64E helicopters for the Indian Army. The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024, the company said.&nbsp;

The AH-64E is the contemporary version of the Apache AH-64A, which was delivered to India in 1984.

According to Boeing, more than 1,280 Apaches are in operation and they have accumulated over 5 million flight hours, which includes 1.3 million flight hours in combat.

The firm has delivered more than 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, it said.

“The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defence capabilities,” said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India.

In January this year, India-based Tata in a joint venture with Boeing, delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage is the central, tube-shaped structure of the aircraft.

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“The AH-64E continues to be the world’s premier attack helicopter,” said Christina Upah, vice president of Attack Helicopter Programmes and senior Boeing Mesa site executive.

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“The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army.”

Apart from the US and Indian armies, the Apaches are operated by the forces of Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece and the UK.

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American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona. In 2020, Boeing completed deliveries of 22 Apache E-model helicopters for the Indian Air Force and undertook the contract to manufacture six AH-64E helicopters for the Indian Army. The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024, the company said. The AH-64E is the contemporary version of the Apache AH-64A, which was delivered to India in 1984. According to Boeing, more than 1,280 Apaches are in operation and they have accumulated over 5 million flight hours, which includes 1.3 million flight hours in combat. The firm has delivered more than 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, it said. “The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defence capabilities,” said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India. In January this year, India-based Tata in a joint venture with Boeing, delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage is the central, tube-shaped structure of the aircraft. Also read | PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Vajpayee on his death anniversary “The AH-64E continues to be the world’s premier attack helicopter,” said Christina Upah, vice president of Attack Helicopter Programmes and senior Boeing Mesa site executive. Also read | Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing “The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army.” Apart from the US and Indian armies, the Apaches are operated by the forces of Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece and the UK. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Boeing starts production of Apache attack helicopters for Indian Army; delivery in 2024

The first batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters arrived at the Indian Air Force's Hindon airbase here on Saturday.

These are the first four of the 22 choppers ordered by India from the US.

Four more Apaches will arrive in the coming week. Thereafter, eight will be moved to Pathankot Air Force Station for their formal induction in the IAF in September.

The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopter and is also used by the US Army.

Boeing has so far delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world since the aircraft entered production.

On July 8, Boeing had announced the arrival of two more CH-47F (I) Chinooks for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Mundra port in Gujarat.

The first batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters arrived at the Indian Air Force's Hindon airbase here on Saturday. These are the first four of the 22 choppers ordered by India from the US.

The first batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters arrived at the Indian Air Force's Hindon airbase here on Saturday. These are the first four of the 22 choppers ordered by India from the US. Four more Apaches will arrive in the coming week. Thereafter, eight will be moved to Pathankot Air Force Station for their formal induction in the IAF in September. The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopter and is also used by the US Army. Boeing has so far delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world since the aircraft entered production. On July 8, Boeing had announced the arrival of two more CH-47F (I) Chinooks for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Mundra port in Gujarat.

First batch of Boeing AH-65E Apache helicopters reaches India

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Boeing starts production of Apache attack helicopters for Indian Army; delivery in 2024

First batch of Boeing AH-65E Apache helicopters reaches India