IAF Inducts Eight Apache Attack Helicopters

Eight US-made Apache stealth attack helicopters, capable of firing missiles and rockets, were inducted into the Indian Air Force, significantly boosting the force’s combat capability at a time India faces complex security challenges including cross border terrorism.

Lethal Capability

• The AH-64E Apache is one of the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army. The choppers are customised to suit IAF’s future requirements.
• To add to its lethality, the helicopter carries a fire control radar, which has 360-degree coverage and a nose mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems. The chopper ....