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By: - 25th July 2005 at 18:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Koj.
The USMC does not use Apaches.They use the Super Cobra attack helicopter.The US Army uses 2 types of Apache. The AH-64A Apache & the AH-64D Apache Longbow.
By: - 25th July 2005 at 19:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
US Army Apache factfile http://www.army.mil/fact_files_site/apache/index.html
By: - 25th July 2005 at 19:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It's a fluid number because of operational losses, but in summary the Army acquired 821 A models, of which 501 have already been upgraded to D standard, with another 96 As (out of the total remaining fleet of 213) currently undergoing upgrade.
At the conclusion of its recently-launched Block III upgrade, the Army plans to have a total fleet of 597 AH-64D Block III Apaches, with 117 AH-64As remaining unmodified (and with total losses and cannibalized assets equaling 107 aircraft).
By: - 25th July 2005 at 20:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
OK I have a couple of questions on this line as well.
1. How many countries operate the AH-64 and which models and how many?
2. Of those countries, which are offering some for sale? I know for a fact that the Dutch are offering some Pre-upgrade AH-64's for sale.
3. Of these users, how many countries have camo applied to their Apaches? I know Israel does, are there any others?
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By: Kojedub - 25th July 2005 at 18:20
How many apaches are in service in the US Army and USMC ?
The numbers vary wildly,some sources say 1400 others 800 others 700 and some even about 200 !thanks for the info;
PS:when I mean in service I say in service as of today of course in the US Army and USMC not counting those that have been retired sold etc...