NEW DELHI – In a major boost, the Indian Air Force (IAF) was on Fridayformally handed over its first Apache Guardian attack helicopter at Boeingproduction facility Arizona, USA.
Air Marshal AS Butola represented the IAF and accepted the first Apache inthe ceremony.
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#ApacheInduction link:First AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to theIAF at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA on 10 May 19. AirMshl AS Butola, represented the IAF & accepted the first Apache in aceremony at Boeing production facility.[image: View image on Twitter]link:View image on Twitter]link
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The addition of AH-64 E (I) helicopter is a significant step towardsmodernisation of IAF’s helicopter fleet. The helicopter has been customizedto suit IAF’s future requirements and would have significant capability inmountainous terrain. pic.twitter.com/prN3vjx4d linkTwitter Ads info and privacy link[image: View image on Twitter]link:View image on Twitter]link
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As per details shared by the IAF, the addition of AH-64 E (I) helicopter isa significant step towards modernisation of IAF’s helicopter fleet and ithas been customized to suit IAF’s future requirements. It would havesignificant capability in mountainous terrain.link
The AH-64E Apache is a leading multi-role attack helicopter and is flown bythe US Army
The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US governmentand Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters. The first batchof these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to India by July this year.
“Selected aircrew and ground crew have undergone training at the trainingfacilities at US Army base Fort Rucker, Alabama. This personnel will leadthe operationalisation of the Apache fleet in the IAF,” the IAF said in astatement.
