Apache attack helicopters: India to import more from USA
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In early 2020, India will probablysign a deal with Boeing Company of USAfor additional six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, estimated to cost around $930 million.
These are in addition to 22 Apaches already being inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
It will replace the ageing Russian Mi-35 attack helicopters in service.
Feature of Apache helicopters are:
It is capable of delivering variety of weapons which include fire and forget anti-tank guided missiles
Air to ground Hellfire missiles
70 mm Hydra rockets
Air to air Stinger missiles
They are day/night, all weather capable
They also have high agility and survivability against battle damage.
