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The AH-64 Apache is one of the most deadly aircraft used by the U.S. military. These capabilities, however, also pose a ...
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The AH-64 Apache: A Game-Changer in Modern Warfare

The AH-64 Apache isn’t just an attack helicopter; it’s a game-changer in modern warfare. Designed to replace the Vietnam War-era UH-1 Huey, the Apache brought unmatched firepower, survivability, and ...
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Dunked upside down in cockpit seats to the bottom of a swimming pool, two U.S. Army helicopter pilots shed their straps, unhook their helmets and swim out through ...
The Apache Helicopters Project Office accepted the 300th AH-64E Guardian helicopter on Sept. 11, from the Boeing Company. It will be assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat ...
Army weapons developers are expanding and accelerating emerging technology for the Apache attack helicopter which enables crews to view real-time video feeds from nearby drones, control the drones ...
For instance, looking at real-time Electro-Optical/Infra-red images from drone cameras in the Apache cockpit gives crews an increased ability to, for instance, more effectively destroy groups of ...
– If the U.S. Army’s Apache AH-64D Longbow aircraft is to keep pace with its own manned-unmanned common architecture program, it will require extensive technological upgrades to the cockpit ...
Their MUM-TX link will enable control from the E-model Apache cockpit of UASes operating in C, L and S bands, adding to ...
The simulator is designed to resemble an Apache cockpit, and uses parts from the actual aircraft, so steps must be taken to keep that equipment working properly.
Apache helicopters, the U.S Army's famous whirlybird, are now getting assists from drones. Working in conjunction with the Apache pilot, a unmanned companion can be tasked with improving target ...
Macy, retired after 23 years in the British army, does for the Apache helicopter's gunships what Dan Mills did for the infantry in Sniper One : he puts readers in the cockpit of an aircraft that ...