MAKO69 186 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Apache article Article Military.com Edited November 8, 2011 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted November 8, 2011 Well...it looks the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted November 8, 2011 Apart from the increase in performance... sometimes the outside hides the goodies inside... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 8, 2011 In the Indian Air Force tender for 22 attack helicopters, the AH-64D beat the Mi-28N. Expect to see these in Indian Air Force colours soon . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Stary 2,428 Posted November 8, 2011 still ugly (runs away to the cave) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted November 8, 2011 still ugly (runs away to the cave) Stary running away to that cave is a bad idea it will come after you... but you are right its so fugly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I am sure this has some serious onboard computer upgrades w/the more power and efficient power plants. Look at all the purpose built mud moving aircraft non are pretty. Look at the A-10, A-1, AH-1, A-7, SU-25, and the many other down in the dirt stuff. All vey ugly yet still look cool. Edited November 8, 2011 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray72 6 Posted November 8, 2011 My ex used to work at the shop in Boise as an armament type. Last spring I got to sit in one, and A model since they are a reserve unit, but still, pretty cool. I bet the D has a pretty cool cockpit, the one I was in still had analog gauges, which I like better anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B52STRATO 215 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) The turboshafts appear to got new back cover at their nozzles ? Am I wrong ? Edited November 8, 2011 by B52STRATO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted November 8, 2011 Combat-Helo guys had a blog post about that recently. Said something about the on-board remote controls for UAV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Spectre8750 167 Posted November 8, 2011 I am sure this has some serious onboard computer upgrades w/the more power and efficient power plants. Look at all the purpose built mud moving aircraft non are pretty. Look at the A-10, A-1, AH-1, A-7, SU-25, and the many other down in the dirt stuff. All vey ugly yet still look cool. dittos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted November 8, 2011 "It's an amazing game-changer," said Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby about the new Apache. Crosby, the Army's program executive officer for aviation, went on to say during a press conference that no other helicopter in the world could match the Apache Block III. The new attack helicopter has a stronger engine, improved avionics, better computer-networking capability and increased maneuverability when compared to current Apaches, officials said. The Block III Apache features a 701D engine, composite rotor blades, a "Rotorcraft Drive System of the 21st Century" known as RDS-21, Face Gear Transmission and High Performance Shock Strut advanced landing gear. "It's like flying an Appaloosa stud," said Lt. Col. Dan Bailey, Apache Block III program manager, who said he had experience as a youth breaking horses. "This aircraft is so much faster and stronger than anything we've had in the past," Bailey said. Game Changer or just Game enhancer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted November 8, 2011 Depends on your definition of "changing the game". I mean, is making aces wild a "game changer" for poker? Sure, to some extent, but it's still poker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
