Labels:book | chat room | hakham | reckoner | sky OCR: APACHE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Introduction The primary role of the Apache is to attack and destroy hostile armoured vehicles with maximum surprise and with maximum safety for its crew. This can be achieved under the most adverse weather conditions day or night, even after suffering significant battle damage Development The design of the Apache began in response to the U.S. Army requirement for new Advanced Attack Helicopter contract was awarded to Hughes June 1973 to build two prototypes the first which flew uo 30th September 1975. Following competitive fly-off against the Bell model 409 the Hughes prototype AH-64 was selected for further development Subsequent modifications in phase 2 included extension of the main rotor mast by 9.5 inches to prevent the blades making contact with the fuselag ...
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