Qatar receives first AH-64E Apache helicopter Qatar has received the first of 24 AH-64E Apache Gua

[Zarvan]

Qatar has received the first of 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s production facility in Mesa.

Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah attended the ceremony of the first delivery of AH-64E Guardian helicopters to Qatar Emiri Air Force on Friday.

The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the most advanced version of attack helicopter that exists in the world today.




According to Scramble Magazine, In July 2014, the Qatari government signed an agreement for the acquisition of 24 AH-64Es with associated equipment and training for 70 pilots and 100 ground crewmembers. The $667 million contract was signed in July 2016 and Qatar took an option for the delivery of an additional 24 attack helicopters. This option is not capitalized yet.

The AH-64E attack helicopter is the latest version of the AH-64, used by the US Army. It is also known as Apache Guardian. This gunship comes with new sensors, avionics and has improved night operation capabilities. Furthermore, the AH-64E helicopter can control a couple of UAVs.

This attack helicopter is operated by a crew of 2, including pilot and gunner.

The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter and is used by the U.S. Army and a growing number of international defense forces.

Boeing delivered the first U.S. Army Apache AH-64A in January 1984. Since then, the U.S. Army and other nations have received more than 2,200 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. Boeing’s global customers for the Apache include Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

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[Muhammad Omar]

Why Pakistan didn't option for Apaches they are superior to AH-1Z

 

[Philip the Arab]

Why Pakistan didn't option for Apaches they are superior to AH-1Z

More expensive and less likely for the U.S. to sell you some because of high technology that is too secretive for Pakistan to have for risk of China stealing it.

 

[Rank]

More expensive and less likely for the U.S. to sell you some because of high technology that is too secretive for Pakistan to have for risk of China stealing it.

Trust me China now dont need these American shits to expand their studies in mil tech... they're already going smooth, strong...

 

[Muhammad Omar]

More expensive and less likely for the U.S. to sell you some because of high technology that is too secretive for Pakistan to have for risk of China stealing it.

Yeah like China is still dependent on US tech to make progress in weapons manufacturing

 

[Philip the Arab]

Yeah like China is still dependent on US tech to make progress in weapons manufacturing

Then why did they steal terabytes of data about the F-35.

 

[SorryNotSorry]

It’s beautiful!

 

[Timur]

Then why did they steal terabytes of data about the F-35.

Because they could

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Then why did they steal terabytes of data about the F-35.

See selling the weapons doesn't mean $hit to China they can hack in

 

[Mithridates]

Then why did they steal terabytes of data about the F-35.

they don't need to copy a helicopter but they need to get their own 5th generation. need is the key word.

 

[Philip the Arab]

they don't need to copy a helicopter but they need to get their own 5th generation. need is the key word.

The Longbow radar is very advanced and worth stealing if you could.

 

[LeGenD]

Trust me China now dont need these American shits to expand their studies in mil tech... they're already going smooth, strong...

They would still want to know. The things you can learn from having the hardware at your disposal...

And 'American shits' is disingenuous remark. China have yet to showcase anything at par in this domain.

 

[airmarshal]

Pakistan is not even getting AH-1Z, let alone AH-64E.

After this Afghan engagement, Pakistan should start to distance itself from American interests.

By the way this Qatari camo is looking great.

 

[OCguy]

Beautiful and deadly bird.
Reality check: Even with outright theft, the US is unmatched in the majority of technologies.

This is a defense forum. Bias against a country is expected, but having an objective understanding of reality is important for credibility.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Pakistan is not even getting AH-1Z, let alone AH-64E.

After this Afghan engagement, Pakistan should start to distance itself from American interests.

By the way this Qatari camo is looking great.

I don't see why Pakistan and South Africa could not make a Rooivalk MK 2.

Pakistan could fund it and license produce some or all of it in great numbers (100+) at a cheaper cost.