Australia is preparing to switch to percussion helicopters AH-64e Apache Army of USA (photo)

According to journalists, Apache can have 16 hellfire missiles, which is twice as much as the Tiger helicopter. But the weight, about 10 tons, requires more accurate flight control. Australia is preparing to get their first Apache helicopters. Five pilots of the Australian army will get acquainted with the new platform. These pilots flew to Arh Tiger earlier and gained experience in the US army at the AH-64E Apache. Army recognition writes about it. Upon completion of retraining at the U. S.

Army Aviation Center of Excellence, the Australian Novosel, Australian pilots are now fully integrated into various US military aviation units. The characteristics of AH-64e Apache are significantly improved compared to the ARH Tiger, especially in the range and capture of goals. One of the Australian pilots, which flew for almost 1000 hours on Arh Tiger, emphasized the key differences between two aircraft.

Tiger lighter and more maneuvering, but Apache improved armor, more advanced sensors and a significantly increased fire power. Apache can have 16 hellfire missiles, which is twice as much as Tiger. But the weight, about 10 tons, requires more accurate flight control. Australian pilots were initial and were then attached to various units of the US Army in the States: Hawaii, Washington, Kentucky and Alabami. The pilots received valuable information about the capabilities of Apache, in particular.

As for Spike missiles that have to supplement Hellfire in the US Army. Thanks to the advanced AH-64E Apache sensors, infrared capabilities, color display and Longbow radar, it can detect and affect targets at considerable distances. Apache also wins from systems such as Link 16, which makes it possible to exchange information in real time with other aircraft and land units. Australia is preparing to get its first 29 Apache by 2025.