The country that has acquired 50 AH-64E Apache, the world’s most advanced attack helicopter designed to combat and dominate
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The AH-64E Apache is the world’s most high-tech military helicopter, and just one country in the world can claim to own a total of 50 units.
Recently it was conformed by the British Ministry of Defence that the delivery of the last AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from Boeing had taken place that saw the arsenal upgraded from an existing fleet of WAH-64D models. The handover occurred at Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona, where these helicopters undergo final assembly.
The twin-engine, tandem-seat helicopter uses cutting-edge technology and is capable of performing on missions at any time of day or night in any atmospheric conditions.
It's what's on the inside that matters. 🚁
— BFBS Forces News (@ForcesNews) March 5, 2025
The British Army has taken final delivery of 50 new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. 🙌
Although it looks very similar to its predecessor, the updates have been predominantly on the inside.
More here 👇https://t.co/XB66w5gUW8 pic.twitter.com/n2k6RJ2UCW
Apache can fire 1,160 rounds of automatic cannon fire
The aircraft has a top speed of over 300kph, and boasts a wide range of high tech capabilities: it has a passive detection of radar threats without exposing its position and it can track over 1,000 targets, classify 256, and prioritise the top 16 in a matter of seconds.
Its engagement versatility extends across land, maritime, and air targets, delivering up to 1,160 rounds of 30mm automatic cannon fire, up to 76 wing-mounted 70mm Hydra or Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets, and up to 16 Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles.
Survivability has been significantly enhanced on this new model with advanced situational awareness displays, Hostile Fire Indicators, real-time geolocation of threats, and a modernised Defensive Aid Suite that integrates on- and off-board sensors, sharing threat data via Link 16 datalinks.
Maria Laine, President of Boeing UK, Ireland, and the Nordics, said that “delivering the 50th E-model Apache to the British Army marks a significant achievement in Boeing’s enduring alliance with the United Kingdom, a relationship that spans more than 80 years. I am immensely proud of our global team for their dedication in delivering and supporting this advanced Apache fleet, a vital capability that will bolster UK national security for decades to come.”
🇬🇧 Secured: The 50th new Apache Attack Helicopter.
— Defence Equipment & Support (@DefenceES) March 6, 2025
We've accepted the final Apache AH-64E from @BoeingUK, completing the new fleet for the @BritishArmy.
This ensures our Armed Forces will be equipped with advanced capabilities, made possible through the work of our experts. pic.twitter.com/QwKLaLLc1s
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This 50th helicopter will remain in the United States for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) software testing before being taken to the UK.
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