Boeing's AH-64E has taken its first flight with an upgraded capabilities suite, the aircraft manufacturer announced Wednesday. [Credit: Boeing]
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Boeing's AH-64E Apache attack helicopter successfully completed its first flight with an upgraded capabilities suite.
This modernization, dubbed Version 6.5 (V6.5), introduces capability-enhancing software updates including optimized planning and an open systems interface.
Boeing is also collaborating with the Army to integrate the T901 Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) as the next-generation engine for the AH-64E and other helicopters.
The V6.5 update aims to streamline training and maintenance, achieve capability parity across the Apache fleet, and facilitate the adoption of critical technologies.
Boeing’s AH-64E, the U.S. Army’s latest model of its Apache attack helicopter, has taken its first flight with an upgraded capabilities suite, the aircraft manufacturer announced Wednesday.
The twin-engine, tandem-seat attack helicopter is equipped with an M230 30 mm cannon, Hydra-70 2.75-inch rockets, as well as laser-guided and radio-frequency Hellfire missiles.
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