AH-64E Apache Block III: Evolving Battlefield Roles

GS14: US AH-64E & TNI-AD Mi-35P

AH-64E & Mi-35P
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February 15/24: Crash A Utah National Guard AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter involved in a landing exercise crashed at the South Valley Regional Airport on Monday, February 12, at approximately 1:20 PM. While both pilots (one is from the 419th Fighter Wing) onboard sustained injuries, they are reported to be in stable condition. No other casualties were reported. The incident occurred during a routine training mission, with details about the specific exercise remaining undisclosed. According to Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, public affairs officer, the pilots were practicing landings when the mishap occurred, indicating they were likely at low altitude at the time of impact. The extent of the helicopter’s damage, particularly to the rotor system, suggests a heavy impact.

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AH-64 in Afghanistan (click to view full) The AH-64 Apache will remain the US Army’s primary armed helicopter for several more decades, thanks to the collapse of the RAH-66 Comanche program, and the retirement sans replacement of the US Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). Apaches also serve with a number of American allies, some of […]

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