Sir according to Forbes, Reaper costs $4,864 per flight hour to operate, while a Global Hawk costs about $18,591 per hour. That latter figure makes it more expensive to fly than a manned U-2S spy plane.
These Helis are on last legs verge to retire very soon by Z10ME if T129 engine issue won't resolve no need to reverse not sanctions would effect them
Wouldn't having a few cheap and "primitive" helis help as force multipliers?
AH1F has served its time and done its job well. Its time for other attack helis to do its job now...
Light attack or utility role ones ?
Are these the replacement ones? Over the years a few have been lost.
Yes, plus extra orders too probably.
Which country?
It is a photo celebrating 100 years of communist party. The banner says something about the way the party is fundamental for life in China.
If true then good news. But i have dought as
