After the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is now focusing on increasing its war readiness on the western border. In this direction, the first batch of delivery of a long -awaited Apache fighter helicopters will be handed over to the Army Aviation Core this month. According to an article published in India Today, after a delay of 15 months, the delivery of fighter helicopters has reached its final stages. These state -of -the -art helicopters are expected to be deployed on the western front, which will increase the army’s ability to attack the region and the battlefield. Please tell that the Apache helicopter already exists with the Indian Air Force. Currently, delivery of Apache fighter helicopters will be given to the Indian Army.
Waiting for Apache helicopter squadroning for 15 months
Let us know that the Apache Squadron March was established in Jodhpur in March 2024 by the Army Aviation Core. But despite its establishment, Squadron did not have Apache helicopters for 15 months. India will get a total of 6 Apache AH-64E from the US. The first three helicopters batch were to be delivered in the month of May-June last year. However, this could not happen. According to sources in the Ministry of Defense, the US cited new technology and problems in the supply. However, it is now expected that India will get delivery of 3 Apache fighter helicopters in the first batch by the end of this month. The remaining 3 Apache helicopters will be delivered later this year.
The specialty and features of Apache AH-64E?
- Advanced Technical and Advanced Sensor System
The Apache fighter helicopters have night vision and thermal sensors which are capable of performing operations at night and even at bad weather. Target Acquisition System and Pilot Night Vision Sensors help to identify and target the enemy accurately. They are capable of identifying 128 dynamic goals in 60 seconds and destroying it. Apart from this, the radar and communication system installed in it is also quite advanced. It equipped with an AN/APG-78 Longbo radar and Joint Tectical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), which provides advanced digital connectivity. Also possible communication through CDL and KU frequency bands.
- Firepower and weapon system
This fighter helicopter can shoot at the rate of 625 rounds per minute. This helicopter has an AGM-114 Helphier missile system that is capable of destroying tank, laser-guided missiles, armored vehicles. Apart from this, it has a ungettered rocket of Hydra 70 rocket 70 mm, which is useful for destroying the ground bases. Also, the stringer missile in it is air -to -air missile, which can deal with air threats. The spike NLOS missile in this helicopter is a long-range missile, with a stand-off attack capacity. Also, this helicopter is equipped with the ability to do multi-targeting. This means that this helicopter has the ability to attack 16 goals together in a minute.
If we talk about the speed of the Apache helicopter, then its maximum speed is 280-365 km per hour. Also, its operational range is about 480–500 km, which can be increased more with the external fuel tank. Explain that it can remain in the air for 3 to 3.5 hours after flying once.
- Multi Mission Capacity, Multi Domain Operation
This helicopter is designed to dominate complex and competitive battlefields. This fighter helicopter can control the drone, such as MQ-1C gray eagle, which helps in finding and monitoring the target. In addition, it helps the army’s strike core in war. Also, advanced sensors and radar systems installed in it are also capable of reconnaissance missions.
- Design and weight of helicopter
Explain that this helicopter is designed for two pilots, in which one pilot controls the flight and the other operates weapons. It weighs 6,838 kg. Also, the maximum takeoff weight is 10,433 kg. Let us know that this helicopter has been designed to protect against ballistic missiles and small arms attacks. It is bad weather and also operational at night.
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