The
India Ministry of Defence has finalized its order with Boeing for
production, training and support of Apache and Chinook helicopters
that will greatly enhance India's capabilities across a range of
military and humanitarian missions.
India
will receive 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F
Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Both are the newest models of those
aircraft.
"Large
sections of the Chinook fuselage are already manufactured in India
and discussions are ongoing with our Indian partners to make Apache
parts,” said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India.
The
AH-64E Apache, the most modern variant also flown by the U. S. Army,
features enhanced performance, joint digital operability, improved
survivability and cognitive decision aiding.
The
CH-47F Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter operated by
the U.S. Army and 18 other defense forces.
India is the 14th nation to select the Apache and the 19th nation to select the Chinook.
India is the 14th nation to select the Apache and the 19th nation to select the Chinook.
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