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British Longbow?
Posted: 2007-07-19 02:15
by SpartanofShadows
I am pretty sure it is just a USAF and Israel aircraft. I didnt know the British were using it
But id also like to say i think its cool how we have people from all allied countries combining together to share their knowledge on their military.
*edit by Gaz* removed further comments as they encourage a debate that has been waged many times before, and my locking button is getting worn out.
Posted: 2007-07-19 09:00
by Masaq
Antartica for the win; nobody messes with penguins.
Anyways.
Let's cease and desist on the "Who's better?" discussion... The Apache Longbow is in use by the Brits- along with the US, Egypt, Greece, Isreal, Japan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. If you consider those last two, it's entirely feasible that the MEC could have access to a few on the odd map...
Posted: 2007-07-19 09:46
by robbo
BACK ON TOPIC:
Yes the British operate the Apache under the designation WAH-64 its a better version than the AH-64.
P.s. Britain is easily the Best look at our track record
Posted: 2007-07-19 10:51
by Gaz
Don't even start the 'which army's best' rubbish please
ON TOPIC...
The WAH-64 AH Mk.1 is a licence-built version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter for the British Army, namely the Army Air Corps, the aviation Battalion of 16 Air Assault Brigade. 9 Regiment AAC alone field these helicopters.
16 Air Assault Brigade is at the heart of the new British Joint Helicopter Command, which brings together the Royal Navy's Commando helicopters, all operational Army Air Corps helicopters, and the RAF's support helicopters. There are 67 currently in service with the British Army.
Differences between the WAH-64 and AH-64 Apache variants are;
1. Folding blade mechanism, required to stow the helicopters in the confined space onboard ships.
2. Rolls-Royce RTM322 engines instead of the General Electric T700s. The Rolls-Royce engines produce nearly 25% more power than their GE counter-parts, although only exploited during take-offs due to the existing Apache transmission system.
Note* This engine is currently under evaluation by the U.S. Government, with a view to updating their AH-64s. A new transmission system to utilise all the available power is also in development.
3. SELEX (formerly BAE Systems Avionics) Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System (HIDAS).
4. Connectivity with the BOWMAN secure communications system.
5. Capability to carry and fire CRV7 rockets and the advanced Brimstone missile.
6. A downgrading of the laser used for training by the Apache for target designation, as it's deemed too powerful for use in the United Kingdom.
Do I win?
Posted: 2007-07-19 15:46
by SpartanofShadows
yeah pretty much