Boeing To Modify 24 Saudi Arabian Apache Helicopters

[Zarvan]

Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopter: Image Boeing

Boeing has been awarded a $143.5 million contract for a directed change for the Saudi Arabia National Guard II and III unique modifications to 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of April 1, 2022.

Earlier in March this year, $3.3 billion, multi-year contract to build Apache attack helicopers for Saudi Arabia.

The contract features work on "Apache attack helicopter multi-year lots 7-11, AH-64E full-rate production of re-manufactured aircraft and new build aircraft, re-Tmanufacture and new build Longbow crew trainers, peculiar ground support equipment, initial spares, integrated logistics support, and engineering technical services," according to a March 15 Defense Department statement.

The Saudi Arabian National Guard is one of the biggest customers of the AH-64E Apache helicopters with12 AH-64Es, 24 UH-60Ms and 12 AH-6is. It is planning for a total chopper fleet of some 150 helicopters.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/19...Saudi_Arabian_Apache_Helicopters#.WQrUFWl97IU

 

[Gomig-21]

Good for Saudi Arabia. All of Egypt's 46 Apaches are just as neutered --as it's F-16's-- without the Longbow radar which the US refuses to supply as part of the helicopters or any upgrade. Longbow makes 12 helicopters act as one huge UFO and gives them all 360 degree view from incoming threats. Go get 'em Saudi!

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Good for Saudi Arabia. All of Egypt's 46 Apaches are just as neutered --as it's F-16's-- without the Longbow radar which the US refuses to supply as part of the helicopters or any upgrade. Longbow makes 12 helicopters act as one huge UFO and gives them all 360 degree view from incoming threats. Go get 'em Saudi!

Indeed bro.

In related news:

https://twitter.com/x/status/858111517081964544

https://twitter.com/x/status/858759717161758720

 

[Zarvan]

Indeed bro.

In related news:

https://twitter.com/x/status/858111517081964544

https://twitter.com/x/status/858759717161758720

If Saudi Arabia manages to do it it would be great news and even better if they get permission to export them also

 

[Saif al-Arab]

If Saudi Arabia manages to do it it would be great news and even better if they get permission to export them also

That would be an additional benefit.

 

[Gomig-21]

Blackhawk is a sweet helo for close, troop support, logistical equipment delivery and critical EVAC working with deeply embedded troops. It unfairly took a hit with the whole 'Blackhawk down" incident and the movie. Any American-built & operated system that goes down outside of the US is always blown way out of proportion. Similarly, the F-117 shot down in Serbia received the same aftermath of propaganda. It didn't matter that the aircraft had flown hundreds of prior missions and was never detected. One was shot down and that's all that mattered so stealth was a joke, American stuff is a joke etc.

Near my area on a early, Sunday summer cruise, I drove past a very small, local airport that barely operates 20 Cessnas and small prop aircraft and there was a Blackhawk parked on the grass passed the tiny runway and just sitting there, easily accessible off the road and myself, along with several other motorist took the liberty to get a closer look! It was locked, I did check hahaha but no one even said anything to us.