Boeing-made AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to join IAF fleet in '19
It's the most iconic attack helicopter in the world, and the first of its kind, the Indian Air Force lifted off on its inaugural flight last week. The first images of the IAF's AH-64E Apache painted in the IAF's signature grey bearing its tri-coloured roundels emerged on Friday from the Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona where they're manufactured. While, the IAF is unlikely to operate more than 22 Apaches, the Indian Army, which signed up for six identical choppers earlier this year is almost certain to multiply that number to at least 30 more, giving India an overall Apache fleet strength of around 60 aircraft. Apart from its default Hellfire precision strike missiles and a 30mm chin-mounted chain gun that's cued by the pilot's helmet system, the Indian Apaches will also carry air-to-air Stinger missiles specifically requested by the Indian Air Force.
Eight Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on Tuesday
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