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Apache & Chinook attack helicopters
15 Jun, 2015
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Government is likely to soon clear a contract worth over $2.5 billion for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with US aviation giant Boeing.

We take a look at the helicopters that US wants to sell to India:

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Details
15 Jun, 2015
Defence sources said the file relating to the offset conditions for the contract was cleared by the Defence Ministry and now the deal will come up for discussion in the Cabinet Committee on Security.

The extended validity period of the price quoted by Boeing is ending this month.

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Multi-mission aircraft
15 Jun, 2015
The Chinook is a multi-mission aircraft in use by US Army, US Army Reserve, National Guard and more than 19 countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Japan, Italy.

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Digital cockpit management system
15 Jun, 2015
According to Boeing, 'The Chinook contains a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Aviation Architecture Cockpit and advanced cargo-handling capabilities.'

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CH-47 Technical Specifications:
15 Jun, 2015
Rotor Diameter: 18.29 m (60 ft)
Length with Rotors Operating: 30.14 m (98 ft, 10.7 in)
Fuselage: 15.46 m (50 ft, 9 in)
Height: 5.68 m (18 ft, 7.8 in)
Fuselage Width: 3.78 m (12 ft, 5 in)
Fuel Capacity: 45,000 lb (20, 411 kg) class 81,000 lb (36, 700 kg) max gross takeoff
Maximum Speed: 302 km/h (170 KTAS)
Cruise Speed: 291 km/h (157 KTAS)
Mission Radius: 200 nm (370.4km)
Service Ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)
Max Gross Weight: 22,680 kg (50,000 lbs)
Useful Load: 24,000 lbs (10,886 kg)

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June 30th is the last date for validity of the price quoted by Boeing so deal must be cleared anytime now
 
Apache
15 Jun, 2015
The deal for the Apache is a 'a hybrid one', with one contract to be signed with Boeing for the helicopter and the other with the US government for its weapons, radars and electronic warfare suites.

The US has been pushing for this contract as it will further bolster American presence in the burgeoning defence market of India.

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Multi-role combat helicopter
15 Jun, 2015
The AH-64 Apache is a multi-role combat helicopter and is used by the US Army aming other international defence forces.

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AH-64E Apache Technical Specifications:
15 Jun, 2015
Length: 58.17 ft (17.73 m)

Height: 15.24 ft (4.64 m)

Wing Span: 17.15 ft (5.227 m)

Primary Mission Gross Weight: 15,075 lb (6,838 kg)

Vertical Rate of Climb: More than 2,000 ft per minute

Maximum Rate of Climb: More than 2,800 ft per minute

Maximum Level Flight Speed: More than 150 knots (279 kilometers per hour)

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US defence contracts
15 Jun, 2015
American companies have over the last decade bagged defence contracts from India worth around $10 billion, including for aircraft like P-8I, C-130J 'Super Hercules' and C-17 Globemaster-III.
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US defence contracts
15 Jun, 2015
American companies have over the last decade bagged defence contracts from India worth around $10 billion, including for aircraft like P-8I, C-130J 'Super Hercules' and C-17 Globemaster-III.

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Russia's interest in Make in India
15 Jun, 2015
Meanwhile, Russia wants to manufacture 200 Kamov Ka 226 light helicopters in India. According to Russian Helicopters, the military version of light multi-mission helicopter Ka-226T is designed for operation in hard-to-reach highland conditions, warm climate and oversea, reconnaissance, targeting and monitoring, cargo transportation (up to 1,500 kg), transportation of 7 troopers or service personnel.

These helicopters are desperately needed to replace the ageing Cheetah fleet which services one of the world's highest military deployments on the Siachen glacier.

With inputs from PTI

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June 30th is the last date for validity of the price quoted by Boeing so deal must be cleared anytime now

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NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing.

"The deal for Apache and Chinook (helicopters) has been cleared," government sources said.

The CCS met after a Cabinet meeting, they said.

Many in the defence sector had expected the deal, valued to be over $2.5 billion and pending since 2013 following finalisation of cost negotiations, to be signed during the visit of US Defence SecretaryAshton Carter in June this year.

The deal for Apache is "a hybrid one", with one contract to be signed with Boeing for the helicopter and the other with the US government for its weapons, radars and electronic warfare suites.









The US has been pushing for this contract as it will further bolster American presence in the burgeoning defence market of India.
American companies have over the last decade bagged defence contracts from India worth around USD 10 billion, including for aircraft like P-8I maritime surveillance planes, C-130J 'Super Hercules' and C-17 Globemaster-III in the transport category.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for the US tomorrow to attend the UN General Assembly.

The helicopter deal had survived over 10 price extensions from the American side with the last one being for a month as desired by India.

The contract will have clauses to place follow-on orders for 11 more Apaches and four extra Chinooks.

Both platforms, which have been in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, had beaten off competition from Russia, which had offered its Mi-28N Night Hunter and Mi-26 heavy-lift copters.







The 22 Apache AH 64D Longbow helicopters are one of the most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, featuring all-weather and night fighting features, ability to track upto 128 targets in less than a minute and engage with 16, besides stealth characteristics, advanced sensors and beyond visual range missiles.
India will also be acquiring Hellfire missiles and rockets.
 
Govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters
The US has been pushing for this contract as it will further bolster American presence in the burgeoning defence market of India.

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing.

“The deal for Apache and Chinook (helicopters) has been cleared,” government sources said.

The CCS met after a Cabinet meeting, they said. Many in the defence sector had expected the deal, valued to be over USD 2.5 billion and pending since 2013 following finalisation of cost negotiations, to be signed during the visit of US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter in June this year.

The deal for Apache is “a hybrid one”, with one contract to be signed with Boeing for the helicopter and the other with the US government for its weapons, radars and electronic warfare suites.

The US has been pushing for this contract as it will further bolster American presence in the burgeoning defence MARKET of India.

American companies have over the last decade bagged defence contracts from India worth around USD 10 billion,
including for aircraft like P-8I maritime surveillance planes, C-130J ‘Super Hercules’ and C-17 Globemaster-III in the transport category.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for the US tomorrow to attend the UN General Assembly.

The helicopter deal had survived over 10 price extensions from the American side with the last one being for a month as desired by India.

The contract will have clauses to place follow-on orders for 11 more Apaches and four extra Chinooks.

Both platforms, which have been in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, had beaten off competition from Russia, which had offered its Mi-28N Night Hunter and Mi-26 heavy-lift copters.

The 22 Apache AH 64D Longbow helicopters are one of the most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, featuring all-weather and night fighting features, ability to track upto 128 targets in less than a minute and engage with 16, besides stealth characteristics, advanced sensors and beyond visual range missiles.

India will also be acquiring Hellfire missiles and rockets.

- See more at: Govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters | The Indian Express
 
how many threads for same deal

Are we now doing it pakistani way for su-35 with so many threads?
 
Great.
apache longbows will help us a lot in anti armour ops.Whereas Chinook's will be useful for Special Forces ops inside Pakistan and China.

Weren't some Pakistanis like @Donatello and @That Guy claiming that the deal won't be signed?
 
Great.
apache longbows will help us a lot in anti armour ops.Whereas Chinook's will be useful for Special Forces ops inside Pakistan and China.

Weren't some Pakistanis like @Donatello and @That Guy claiming that the deal won't be signed?
Special forces ops inside china and pakistan.....should i start laughing or tell you to grow a bit, first check wether your balls are still in place.
 

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