25K views · 84 shares | Boeing AH-64 Apache skills | Aerospace UK | Facebook

New and improved! We’ve delivered Koninklijke Luchtmacht’s first upgraded AH-64E v6 Apache. This #AH64 is the first of 28 E-model Apaches for the Netherlands, providing a significant increase in attack power, versatility and situational awareness for decades to come. Check out its first flight. | The Boeing Company

15K views · 206 reactions | The AH-64 Apache is a four-blade, twin-turboshaft attack helicopter, developed for the United States Army as a successor to the AH-1 Cobra, to meet the advanced combat needs of the late 20th century. It was designed to be a lethal, robust, and survivable aircraft, capable of performing multiple missions, especially the anti-armor attack role. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

Apache maintainers use dummy rounds to test the weapons systems on a Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopter. An ammunition handling check is done periodically to check the onboard weapons systems to include the 30mm M230 E1 Automatic Gun, the AGM-114 Hellfire Missile and the Hydra 70 Rocket. Visit our channel for more military videos: http://www.youtube.com/AiirSource | AiirSource Military

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