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Hello, I read that US stopped production of Longbow Hellfire missiles in 2005? Could somebody confirm? If yes could anybody gave the reason? And for what purposes they use radars on AH-64's although they didn't use radar guided missiles?

AH-64A 2 questions Hi. 2 more questions, this time strictly about AH-64A Apache version: 1. Which model is more real Task Force Normandy configuration?? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234967578-ah-64a-apache-desert-storm-1991/ or this one http://zone-five.net/showthread.php?t=13537 ?? 2. Why some of AH-64A's have on the top left and right avionics sponson black square flat element's (i suppose that they are anti slip carpets just like those on wings). Is it a early/late modification for whole fleet or only some of AH-64A'a had them. Example without them: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/U.S._Army_AH-64_prepares_to_launch_from_USS_Nassau_Feb_2005.jpg This'one definately has it: http://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/ah-64a/images/ah-64a_15_of_52.jpg For 100% understanding which element's i mean see 3 links to models which authors also made them: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Fea1/301-400/Fea387-AH-64-Moore/00.shtm http://modelingmadness.com/review/mod/jacksonah64.htm https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AH-64A_Apache_paper_model.JPG Thank for help :)

My answer on my qouestion is that first TEDAC monitors were in helos sent to Iraq around 2004 year, confirmed with actual Apache pilot and AH-64 historian.

TEDAC in Iraqi War 2003? Hello. Recently I saw on web commercial of this set https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-apache-helicopter/ It shows AH-64D from 2003 Iraqi War with TEDAC display installed in gunners cockpit. I have issue for people who worked with AH-64 around 2003-is it possible that such instrument was installed on AH-64D in 2003 Gulf War ? I read that first Arrowhead modernization sets were installed and became operational around 2005, but I am not sure if the TEDAC displays could be installed earlier? Thanks in advance for help.

Many thanks for this video and short infor about all idea :) You just confirmed what i suspect, but this is in older AH-1, what about AH-1T and AH-1W?? do they use similar system? do you have any vids from those choppers ?

Many thank for all help:) :) :). If you please last 3 questions for now: 1. Please look on this link and confirm that this guy made his model in proper configuration for Task Force Normandy http://zone-five.net/showthread.php?t=13537 2. Could you tell how many (circa of course) AH-64 US Army has now in duty ? I think it should be about 690-700, becouse rest was lost during wars and accidents, and about 100 of them are AH-64E, rest is AH-64D in different stages of modernizations, am i right ? 3. Do you know where to look / or maybe you have real photos of 2 first choppers from this link (sharkmouths, both from 82 airborne): http://www.karaya.pl/thumbnails/max/product/08ac7f1f690156a2164e8435d2d9a0f96063fae7.jpg or 1st sharkmouthed bird-(995102, 3 rd infantry division) from this link: http://decals.kitreview.com/decals/images/AH-64D_IsraDecals-04.jpg Like always i will be grateful for all help which i can get Please try to udnerstand me, that this Helo is my love from childhood and infos about it are very important to me :)

Hey I dont need any classified info :thumbup: I just wanted to know how pilot helmet is connected with gun in earle and late CObras :)

hydra blast issue Are you sure there is no problem with FFAR? couple years ago i heard about problem with fleet AH-64 in Afghanistan which had issue with rockets installed on letf inboard station (just like TFN in 1991). Blast from couple rockets fired at once very ofted demaged tail rotors in apache's so command decided to resign from instalation of FFAR in this place. Do you confirm ?

Task Force Normandy pilot interview Hey guys another annoying quote:helpsmilie:, maybe someone also watched interview which I saw couple years ago, i believe in Youtube or common website, there was a short interview with Apache pilot which was telling about Task Force Normandy group and he was explaining that they were forced to solve the problem with taking external fuel tanks and don't mix guided and unguided weapens on Alfa AH-64 model for this action?? Anyone heard or saw something alike ??

Yes of course i heard about arrowhead modernizations, but there not much informations about steering the gun in AH-1:(

Gun to helmet in AH-1 Cobra Hi everyone I was looking for informations how works the system of gun to helemt slavery in AH-1 Cobra choppers family As we know AH-64 uses infrared sensors/receivers inside cockpit which are "observing" pilot helmet movements I saw that AH-1W chopper pilots have something like wire attached to their helmets-is it a part of gun targeting system ? A also heard that AH-1Z has a system that is very similar to AH-64 but more advanced but i am not sure and i am completely green how looked directing of a gun in AH-1G, -Q, -J, -S etc choppers from 60' and 70' any information will be helpful if anyone wants to share his knowledge :smilewink:

Many thanks, you just confirmed and upgraded my own informations and conceptions in this subject ;)

Targeting in modern combat helicopter Hello, last days i am thinking about 2 issues: 1. As some of us knows most of helicpters from 80's like AH-64A, AH-1W etc. has no radar to seek and identificate target. So i have question - how crew of such chopper know that in front of them (for example couple kilos or even metres ahead) there is a some kind of threat like armored column, SAM? Does CP/G through the whole flight is forced to constant focus on looking in every direction for enemy land and air forces using cameras, FLIR, IR, TADS, PNVS and the safety of the crew is depending on his reflex and good eye or there is some equipment in such helos to inform about potential target automatically? I am not talkin about missile warning systems etc. 2. How looks the process of aiming Stinger missile in AH-64 or Sidewinder in AH-1W? How crewmembers is "telling" to rocket that this little point in the sky is hostile aircraft? Thanks in advance for all answers ;)

Many thanks, i watched the video months ago and now i remember that there was mentioned about this. So now we know US are testing this in combat :) i've hope that will give apache crew's more safety another info in this this subject: http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/military/Eyes-On-Shooters_76593.html#.VjRmntIvfDc

Hey, many thanks for you answers. :thumbup: I am happy to know more about my favourite aircraft :) Only mistery is that strange thing on wing tips (question 3)...:book:

Thanks for fast answer but i don't thiks so....:( why ? 1. AMASE is installed only on Dutch AH-64D and i am pretty sure that helo on my picture is US (look on ASPII system on it's engines end which is only used bu Yankee) 2. Installations in my photo are pretty different and bigger than those on yours 3. Maybe american version/similar system to the AMASE :book: ??

Issues-can anyone help ? Hi everyone, Patryk from Poland, interested in AH-64 subject from 15 years, I saw that on this forum you have many detailed information and for that reason I will ask for help in 3 issues which are difficult to solve for me: 1. I saw that AH-64 crew uses additional NV goggles-why they do that despite they have TADS/PNVS systems?? 2. What will happen if i'am in the middle of aiming for the target (ex. tank, car) from AH-64 with laser beam and my aircraft move or the target will move? Is TADS laser beam stabilised and locked on target and follow with the target or i am forced to point it once again? 3. What are those items on wingtips in this Apache (marked white be me :)) ? http://zapodaj.net/b8ea1cd7feff0.jpg.html Thank you in advance for all help and time. Bye