A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter flies overhead at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/U.S. Defense Department) WASHINGTON — Boeing plans to begin testing a full 3D-printed ...

There are no current plans for the Army to replace the Apache. Instead, modernization is the strategy—using periodic upgrades to keep the helicopter flying into the 2040s, and possibly beyond.

The top of the Apache's rotor mast has changed dramatically over the years. At first, it was just that, a hub for the helicopter's rotors, but over time, it became a key spot to install sensor and ...

The new Z-21 helicopter bears resemblance to the US-made AH-64 Apache and the Chinese Z-20 (derived from the UH-60 Black Hawk). China is testing the prototype of a new attack helicopter, reportedly ...

While the latest AH-64E variant will be produced until at least 2028, Boeing is working on a new modernized variant that will complement the new aircraft of the Future Vertical Lift program. Boeing ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Don’t expect to see a futuristic-looking prototype anytime soon. The Army is looking to replace its aging helicopter fleet with something that provides more capabilities.

Every branch of the United States military has access to aerial vehicles in one form or another. The Army's specialty is helicopters, of which it uses a variety to fulfill several roles. The AH-64 ...

The AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters on Earth Its two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines can produce around 1,700 horsepower and hit top speeds around 180 mph The ...

A Lockheed Martin communications system will be replaced on the Boeing AH-64E Apache fleet as the US Army moves to standardise data links for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T). Having Apache pilots ...