Mon, Oct 08, 2007
Remanufactured AH-64D Sports Digitized Communications
Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) delivered the first
AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter built under the extended Block II
contract to the US Army during a ceremony last week at the
company's Mesa, AZ Apache production facility.
Boeing is remanufacturing 96 A-model Apaches for the US Army
under the extended Block II contract and continues to produce
new-build wartime replacement US Army Apaches while working toward
delivery of the Block III Apaches beginning in 2011.
"Boeing hears repeatedly from our US Army customer about the
critical importance of the Apache to the commanders and aviators
deployed around the globe," said Al Winn, Boeing Apache Programs
vice president. "Apache teammates know the importance of continuing
to deliver these helicopters on schedule to the soldiers."
US Army Apache Project Manager Col. Derek Paquette joined Boeing
leaders, suppliers and employees outside the Apache flight test
hanger for the event.
"The AH-64D Apache Longbow continues to fulfill the attack and
reconnaissance requirements of battlefield commanders," Paquette
said. "With its arsenal of weapons, digital communications
capabilities and integrated avionics, this is a flexible platform
operating successfully across the spectrum of conflict."
The AH-64D Apache Longbow features fully integrated avionics and
weapons plus a state-of-the-art modem that transmits real-time,
secure, digitized battlefield information to air and ground forces.
The Apache Longbow has the ability to rapidly detect, classify,
prioritize and engage stationary or moving enemy targets at
standoff ranges in nearly all weather environments.
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