Indian Air Force inducts AH-64E Apache attack helicopter:
3 September 2019: The IAF has inducted the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter into its inventory at Air Force Station Pathankot. The Chief Guest at the event Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff.
IAF had contracted 'The Boeing Company' and US Government for 22 Apache Attack Helicopters. The first eight helicopters have been delivered according to the schedule and the last batch of helicopters will be delivered by March 2020. These helicopters will be deployed in the Western regions of India.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa during the induction ceremony said "Apache attack helicopters are being purchased to replace the Mi-35 fleet. Alongside the capability to shoot fire and forget anti tank guided missiles, air to air missiles, rockets and other ammunitions, it also has modern EW capabilities to provide versatility to helicopter in a network centric aerial warfare. Apaches have been an integral part of numerous historic campaigns worldwide. These aircraft have been modified specifically to suit the exacting standards demanded by IAF. I am happy to note that the delivery schedule is on time with eight helicopters already being delivered."
The helicopter can deliver variety of weapons like air to ground Hellfire missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets and air to air Stinger missiles. Apache also has one 30 mm chain gun with 1200 rounds as part of area weapon sub system. The helicopter also carries fire control radar, which has a 360 coverage and nose mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems.
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