Blitz Bureau
AFTER much delay, three AH64E Apache Attack Helicopters for the Indian Army arrived at Hindon Airport on July 22 from the United States. Under a $800 million agreement signed with the United States in February 2020, the India was slated to receive six Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.
AH-64E is one of the world’s most advanced helicopters, and its induction into the Indian Army is likely to boost operational capabilities. “Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India,” the Indian Army posted on X.
“These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly,” it added. These killer helicopters are intended to play a crucial role in supporting the Army’s operations on the Western front.
These specially designed killer helicopters are equipped with Hellfire missiles, 2.75-inch rockets, and 30 mm chain gun rounds. Because of their power and agility, they are also termed as tanks in the air and can fire 600-650 rounds per minute.
