Fact: when the 3rd version of the Apache Helicopter was upgraded they brought this version to the Whitemountain Apache Reservation. Our Tribal Chairman did a small ceremony due to the fact that this weapon was named after our tribe. Apache.

@FreeRangeLemon

4 жыл бұрын

That’s actually fucking awesome

@Tankliker

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreeRangeLemon I hoppe he also has a killcounter

@AbyssWatcher745

4 жыл бұрын

Glorious

@Jarod-vg9wq

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a badge of honour to be proud of.

@Ja2808R

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

Soldier: We need aerial assistance! Apache pilot: Sorry, chief. But you're gonna need 11 kills to unlock me

@authentic229.14

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@benjaminpadilla1464

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO War Thunder

@afif8472

4 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminpadilla1464 this aint a War Thunder reference lmao

@thelosthorizon4290

4 жыл бұрын

If the military had kill streaks I wouldn’t survive to get the UAV 😭

@justinim4301

4 жыл бұрын

Naw man go for the harrier/vtol

So, I'm an AH-64E pilot. I hear nothing but endless praise from ground units, especially Infantry (and cav scouts that get too far in over their heads). We're basically the A-10's less heard of cousin- we still have a 30mm cannon, it just doesn't go BRRRRT.

@orlock20

4 жыл бұрын

But the helicopter can video record the daytime fights in high resolution color. The army could make some money back for troops wanting videos to show off to their friends. One could get those, "Hey look, that's Uncle Jessy" moments.

@Mike-gz4xn

4 жыл бұрын

Cobra is better. Oorah

@DansilSchroeder

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-gz4xn nah bro. Cobra just has speed and that's it. It can only carry half the payload and can't even use AGM-114s. It's basically limited to just the 20mm and Hydras.

@thejoke69

4 жыл бұрын

@@DansilSchroeder The Viper can use the Hellfires tho...

@rolan4dezwinz381

4 жыл бұрын

Doomspud Roflcopter If you don’t mind me asking; what is your story of becoming a helicopter pilot? Also another question which is related, would you be airforce or army?

Change the channel name to spare parts

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

hahah maybe I'll name my side personal channel "spare parts" I had a 'spare parts' tab I used to wear on my uniform in Iraq

I’m training to be a pilot in RDU, and there’s an air national guard base with a shitload of apaches stationed there. Seeing them take off and fly overhead is one of the coolest things I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing.

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

The Cheshire Cat that’s awesome man best of luck with training . Seeing Apaches open up from the ground was incredible those beasts would be terrifying to go up against

@francesboy2

4 жыл бұрын

Task & Purpose Thank you sir!

little added clarification: Fixed wing with any armaments = air force. Helicopter with any armaments = Army. Both can have either without armaments.

@mondaysinsanity8193

4 жыл бұрын

Isnt a10 an army asset?

@noctisumbra2749

4 жыл бұрын

@@mondaysinsanity8193 No, its air force or air national guard

@AG-yl2iv

4 жыл бұрын

And the Navy gets both with armaments.

@KaidenAT

4 жыл бұрын

what about the marines viper or harrier?

@RadeUeMasq

4 жыл бұрын

In the end it comes down to management. Since the airforce actually operates under the Department of the Army. Both operate together, so 2 management groups were made to specialize in air & ground.

My time doing security patrols and route clearance in Iraq, when the Apaches came online I knew we would be taken care of. Much respect to our guys in the sky.

army should use kung fu to fight terrorist, it can save a lot of money

@The_Butcher_of_Blaviken

4 жыл бұрын

gun fu works nicely for them though

@oeoeoeoe9244

4 жыл бұрын

They are all made in china

@neutr4l1zer

4 жыл бұрын

Person with white robe running and stepping on does toes

@Haliconable

4 жыл бұрын

@Dave Cockayne I'd pay to see that bout

@neverbeenbetter2903

4 жыл бұрын

@bojo perez nope this is not how economy works xD man

my father came to Kentucky in 1984 to help rebuild the a 64 Apache and in 1994 he was in Virginia working on the a 64 Apache and three other helicopters and he got a gold medal for it and I think that is the most awesomest s*** in the world rest in peace master Jimmy barke

"An Apache helocopter has machine guns AND missiles. It is an unbelievably impressive complement of weaponry, an absolute death machine."

@Prabohong

4 жыл бұрын

every modern helicopter and even helis from decades ago had machine guns and missiles, it really isnt that impressive

@Callsign_Prophet

4 жыл бұрын

@@Prabohong fr... still better than the second world flying cans though

@TeraQuad

4 жыл бұрын

@@Prabohong kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKucsKlwZqeolrQ.html

@patmooney1407

4 жыл бұрын

George Holland hahahahaha, goddamn, really? Good on u boys for helping him out.

Don't feel bad. My call sign was WATER DAMAGE!

@VashGames

4 жыл бұрын

What is the story behind that?

@daddy3d1972

4 жыл бұрын

@@VashGames no story. I am just full of shit.

@theprincipalityofbelka4646

4 жыл бұрын

daddy3d1972 my cousin’s was Burnt steak

@daddy3d1972

4 жыл бұрын

@SGT DOUG Tanker?

I remember when the Apache was first delivered to the US Army. I looked at it and its weapons and my jaw dropped. It seems all our coolest stuff was developed to fight World War III..... when we were outmanned, out gunned and the only way to win was to produce an obscene kill ratio over a powerful enemy.

4:10 "The helicopter weighs just over 2,500 pounds" That can't be...Mazda Miata's weigh more than that.

@vegeyballs

4 жыл бұрын

I can promise you that it weighs allot more the 2500 pounds it weighs roughly 14000 pounds with a max all up weight of about 22000 pounds

@user-pq4by2rq9y

4 жыл бұрын

The only aircraft that comes close to that that i know of is a a-29 super tucano, which weights about 7,000 pounds

@williamyoung9401

2 жыл бұрын

That's gotta be without a loadout?

@drinnify

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamyoung9401 still it should weigh more than that

What's your go-to close air support? I'm all for the Apache Helicopter over the A-10 Warthog. Check out this video on the M32 6 shot Grenade Launcher. If you're into that kind of thing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5pql9CuecipmsY.html

"10mm is the best millimeter" Apache AH-64: "....."

@Sidaiaon

4 жыл бұрын

As a former Armament tech on Apaches, 10mm is the best millimeter. Why? Because you need a 10mm to load the 30mm

When they were first introduced, I was BBQing and one landed in the middle school football field behind my house. A crew member got out, ran to the end zone, through down a fake football, then ran back to the Apache. A real WTF moment.

Solid Snake: a hind-D....?

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

Hakuru15 what’s a Russian gunship doing here?

@Hakuru15

4 жыл бұрын

Task & Purpose AHHHHHH 💕💕💕💕💕

@HanSolo__

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing special... Just some random Polish pilots pushing their Hind in a nose-down running take-off.

@qg786

4 жыл бұрын

@@Taskandpurpose Ah, I see your a man of culture as well.

@elena6516

3 жыл бұрын

@@Taskandpurpose legendary

Love the Apache helicopter, it's such a brilliant piece of kit that it has been used in pretty much every single operation that US and British forces have taken part in. The other thing is that the lads on the ground absolutely adore them. 🇬🇧🇺🇸✌

I was literally flying in my AH-64 when this was posted haha.

As a former 15Y, I can confirm the coffee is better. Unless you piss off the Armt. Dawgs...

Some random person: Wow, I have never heard of the Comanche before. People who have played C&C Generals:

@iota515

4 жыл бұрын

How about those rocket pods?

@ayeemoto

4 жыл бұрын

@@iota515 Finish them off

@heckleypanes4988

4 жыл бұрын

Gunship reporting in

@thane1448

4 жыл бұрын

I played the Comanche video game and the F-22 video game. I thought they were both real for years.... :/

@mhavy_v6

4 жыл бұрын

Hey sayori, i thought monika killed you?!

I used to live near the boeing plant in arizona and I could watch them every weekend out doing test flights over the mountain near my house. Truly awe inspiring to see them in person.

They do deserve cup of the good stuff, they make some helluva highlight reels.

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

they can have my cup, it's dunkin donuts but I like it

@jmanswat2457

4 жыл бұрын

They be drinking Black Rifle Coffee!

227 mph = 197 kts, not 150 knots. Pilots don’t just drink better coffee than grunts, they’re also better at math :-)

@colebraasch4475

4 жыл бұрын

heydonray he also said the helo weighs in at 2500 pounds.... try 16,000 for the lightest one.

@benjaminpadilla1464

4 жыл бұрын

Cole Braasch That’s what I noticed....

@jmanswat2457

4 жыл бұрын

@@colebraasch4475 probably meant tons

@colebraasch4475

4 жыл бұрын

JMANSWAT so 5,000,000 pounds?

@HingerlAlois

4 жыл бұрын

JMANSWAT 2500 tons? That would be the weight of a small warship like the Independence class littoral combat ship...

Gosh I remember about the Comanche. Found out about it when I had the old Comanche Gold simulator game. Game was fun but damn the real counter part was horrible. Sacrificing firepower and protection for the pilot and gunner just for stealth. Although there was a variant that included external wings for additional firepower it still wasn’t the greatest.

I love them they save my life more times I can count if their every come to my bar I got them

This vid was awesome. Great editing Rebecca!

Finally my gender on this channel

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

we're a very progressive channel like that

@emperorfaiz

4 жыл бұрын

@Súam Juán A gender or smartly attacking safely so they can fight another day and go back to their family when they're done with the service.

@callmezerou4531

4 жыл бұрын

Súam Juán i know you’re a troll but say. They at least worked their asses off to serve their country. What about you? And yes, I don’t have better things to do.

@jmmartin7766

4 жыл бұрын

@Súam Juán Thank you. I haven't seen a post from a *genuine oxygen thief* in about... oh.... five minutes, or so 😒

@davidcoker7245

3 жыл бұрын

No

AH-64 can also carry AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the ends of the wings. It can also increase its 30mm load and fuel load by utilizing a internal fuel, and ammo mag called a Internal Auxiliary Fuel System. 300 extra round plus 98 extra gallons of fuel

@islesfan186

2 жыл бұрын

The Apache lost its ATA capability over a decade and a half ago when CMWS sensors were installed on the wingtips It’s also not 300 extra rounds with the Roby tank. That replaces the standard 1200 round ammo mag. You are getting that extra 100 gallons of fuel, but now only limited to 300 rds of 30mm I should clarify that I am talking about American Apaches. Dutch, British, Israeli, etc apaches may still have that capability, but I don’t believe they do

Thanks for the video!! :)

i friggin love the AH-64 Apache

Great video, as an Apache pilot I felt like it was deer hunting season prior to going out on every mission. Priority #1 on mission was to protect the ground forces at all cost.

@tendyedits1272

2 жыл бұрын

Buddy of mine who was a crew Cheif (UH60) in afghanaland said to maintain them for as much as they went out was crazy. Any input?

I like this channel. It don't belittle other weapon and keep their presentation concise.

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching glad you like the style!

Hell to work on sometimes. But hell, watching those gun tapes after the fact is so satisfying.

This is my favorite helicopter together with the eurocopter tiger ! But imo the Apache looks more badass and treating even tough both are extremely strong

Growing up I wanted to to be an Apache pilot. Never made it but I still think they're the coolest thing ever!

I saw a documentary about modified Kaiwas being used as remotely operated drone scouts from an Apache. I believe the co-pilot/gunner operated it. Not sure if it was just a tech demonstration or prototype or whatever. Good video, entertaining and informative as usual!

Thank you

I'll be honest i usually dont care for when youtubers say " like and subscribe" but that was so smooth that i actually hit like and subscribe. well done sir.

Cheers Mate.

Wepeon for every army. Awsome mashinw. 👍💪👌

Glad you got to the Comanche, I never realized that it was essentially made obsolete by drones.

The OH-58D was an unsung hero for sure too

I was just thinking, the original prototype for the Apache looks a LOT like the helicopter from "Blue Thunder".

The B52 of helicopters!

It's the most beautiful bug-ugly insect to ever sail the skies

Your vids are superb, but you forgot about the most important system on the AH-64 the FLIR is what makes this bird fly! I built/tested this at Hughes Aircraft, El Segundo, Ca. It’s a Hughes design before Boeing bought us out.EW ( Electric Warfare) is the game changer! BravoZulu!

my fascination with the AH-64 Apache came from the game "World in Conflict", id look up the hellfire missile and read about the technical advancements of the AH-64 in wikipedia. good times.

One of the first things they teach you in science majors is that an experiment furthers the field of science independent of the result; I think that idea applies well to the stealth helicopter.

the rah 66 camanche looked so promising and futuristic

Had to double take after seeing one of the birds I work on. Good work on the video.

That's a bad ass helicopter

A whole team of these helicopters could take put skeletor, thanks and lord Sauron’s armies are in minute.

There were many more UH-1C gunships ( Charlie model ) gunships during the tet offensive than Cobra gunships. I flew slicks during the entire tet offensive and never saw one Cobra. My unit was briefed that they were on the way but if there were any in country in 1968 they were few and far between during the tet offensive.

All helicopters that are good against infantry should have the HUNTER KILLER callsign.

OCP! Also, another great video :D.

Oh man ! .......... I was looking forward to this video until I saw this guy !

I'm planning to head into the Army as a pilot myself, likely as a Blackhawk though. as fun as being an attack helo pilot sounds, that also seems to be the most dangerous pilot role given its frontline usage. then, after I leave the Army, I plan to be an EMS helicopter pilot. when I'm old, I retire and become an instructor.

@nmende00

4 жыл бұрын

Blackhawk is way more dangerous than apache. Imagine having to hover above a building in 15 mph crosswind while loading up casualties and being shot at by AK fire and you have nothing to shoot back with!

@johnknapp952

4 жыл бұрын

You don't really get to pick and chose what aircraft you get to fly unless you're in the top percentage of your class. You'll most likely be given a wish list, but in the end the Army will put you were they need you.

@mattwest250

4 жыл бұрын

@@nmende00 As a former US Army 15T I can say your observations are spot on (ground effect is a bitch), however, we DID have something to shoot back with as I had an M240H mounted on a swing-arm outside my gunners window. I've been out of the Army since 2013 and am now a faceless cubicle monkey working for a corporate behemoth, but I miss my old UH-60L every day.

@capt.raptor4650

4 жыл бұрын

@@nmende00 I suppose so, but I still imagine that being a close air support would be more dangerous. I would think anti-air weapons are used on attack helos much more than transports.

@capt.raptor4650

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnknapp952 I'm sure if they've a lack of a particular type of pilot they'd throw me on that, but I'd heard that, by going through W.O.F.T., you chose the helo you wanted to learn. maybe I heard wrong or my info was false. either way, flying a helicopter sounds fun, and getting a commercial license as a civilian is too expensive for a poor-ass like me so Army is the way. plus, as a slightly-patriotic man, I like America (though not many of its inhabitants), and I guess another set of skilled hands could be of use.

Had a pair of Apaches use my location [ten thousand people living in tents] in NW Pennsylvania as a pretend enemy village one August. Creepy as HELL from a potential target's standpoint. I'm pretty sure those crews got reprimanded. They certainly never came back. The annual buzzing by the pair of big transports is still welcome though. No gunship vibes there at all.

Apache pilots are looking at the 40 mile convoy like how a Wolf looks at a henhouse

The apache is almost perfect. I can't even think of how to improve it other than improved ammunition economy, but that's a matter of ordinance rather than air frame.

6 seems like a large number of Hellfire missiles. Btw, it takes me back to the flight sim of the ‘90s.

Rh-66 was canceled because the flight hours in the rotors was only about 8-10 hrs, with a cost of $200,000 per rotor blade.

Actually the Mi38NM Havoc is the most powerful and well protected attack helicopter on the planet. It carries at larger payload, more advanced stand-off weapons and has a higher protection against small arms fire. It can also control drones. The only area where the Apache might be better is in sensors, but that parameter is negligible as the MI28NM can do everything the Apache can.

I believe it's best mainly because of the 30mm with 1200rds makes a big difference for close air support

When you say 762 multi barrel miniguns, it kind of sounds like the helicopter is armed with 762 miniguns at the same time, rather than a 7.62 minigun

@valhalanguardsman2588

4 жыл бұрын

Bullet hell in a few words

RAH-66 Comanche - when a constant creaking and crackling of the superstructure does not bother you at all.

@orlock20

4 жыл бұрын

The guts of the Commanche were put into the Apache Longbow so not all was wasted.

Seeing one of these rolling up would have me running for the nearest white cloth as fast as my legs could carry me

I salute your service, your drive, your enthusiasm and, your humor. I love that you've given me the information I crave in a format my peabrain can absorb. But..when you tell me the army is looking for a helo for city use with a rotor of 40 meters I think I need to call shenanigans on on you. That's between a 737 and a C130 wingspan. That thing would be bigger than one of those Soviet monster MI 26s from Diehard 5. As cool as it might be I don't think it's what we want. I'm guessing the rotor size would need to be smaller than the Apache and your production crew said meters when they meant feet. If this is not the case, PLEASE accept my humble apology and let me return to my reruns of Wild Wild West. Jim has some shit to blow up and an attractive young lady who needs to change her evil ways. Carry on!

Corrections: At 0:43 - The speed is 150 knots which is about 173 mph for you Army types. At 4:10 - The weight is about ten times more than 2,500 lbs. Source: www.boeing.com/defense/ah-64-apache/#/technical-specifications

Now make a video about the AH-1Z. It is also an excellent attack helicopter.

I miss working on these. My unit has the the highest operation readiness and most flight hours while in Iraq in 05-06

I like how he talks about the ah1g then shows photos of ah1f’s and ah1z’s

When I saw that Apache from the front I got mad noatalgia. This is the helicopter of my childhood

Commanche : Maximum Overkill 😎

The Comanche is awesome

Could you do a vid on other comparable attack helicopters from other companies/countries. 🙏🏼

Apparently another helicopter or plane or something saved the more solders since Vietnam then anything else, also it saved some SEALs in Iraq in like 2006 or something probably saved some more special ops operators that we don’t know of

I loved knowing the A10’s where on my airbase:) no offense to the Apaches 😂

@atomicskull6405

4 жыл бұрын

The air force developed the A-10 so they could claim duplication of capabilities and get the AH-56 cancelled. The AH-64 was actually the second attempt at an advanced attack helicopter and in many ways the AH-56 was a better platform, but it was too good and drew the ire of the air force.

@Definitely_Dave

4 жыл бұрын

Atomicskull the Air Force needs to stop getting salty whenever the Army wants to build something cool.

@demanischaffer

4 жыл бұрын

@@atomicskull6405 The USAF program that created the A-10 was for a replacement for the A-1 Skyraider because the USAF saw it as necessary to replace its Korean war era prop planes with a jet attack aircraft

The video game for the Comanche was amazing though lol

How about a video on the laser weapon being developed for it?

Is the 30mm used in the Apache the same 30mm as used in the A-10's rotary cannon?

You should see this thing in Battlefield 4. 1 attack chopper can control an entire game if he's good enough and/or the other team isn't doing enough anti-air/wasted the anti-air. It is absurd how often the attack chopper undermines the balancing of the game.

They got rid of my beloved OH-58d Kiowa Warrior. I love that airframe. My MOS was supposed to transfer to the Commanche

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

were you looking forward to the Commanche or did everyone not like the idea of a new helicopter? I feel like the F-35 got a lot of hate because it was new and expensive

@tylerwickwire1522

4 жыл бұрын

@@Taskandpurpose And the F-35 has the most expensive helmet I've ever seen.

@BladeKi11a

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Wickwire isn’t the helmet for the F-35 somewhere around $30k if I’m not mistaken?

@donttreadonme9132

4 жыл бұрын

We were all excited as far as I remember. I was happy to work on either. It makes sense not bringing it into service with current drone tech.

@daltonv5206

4 жыл бұрын

@@BladeKi11a $400k

Another terrific video, thanks. As a Vietnam veteran 11B4P, I still have a interest in what is happening in todays military. I have looked at a lot of gunship videos especially the night ones and have watched as heavy guns 20mm/30mm, which were developed for a war that never happened,so far, are wasted in shooting at enemy infantry. I would think that a fifty caliber minigun would be more practical as the gunships could carry many more rounds and saturate the enemy at a cheaper cost?? Your opinion ??

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

always awesome hearing from the vietnam vets ! thanks for watching brother. Hopefully someone with more knowledge about helicopters than me (a former 11B) can answer the 50 cal minigun question

@orlock20

4 жыл бұрын

The 30 mm round is about equal to a hand grenade in terms of damage. If the army wanted to pepper an area with bullets, gun pods could be placed on the wings. Combat lasers can also be attached to the wings.

@megangeraldo1660

4 жыл бұрын

I agree and I can actually make them bullets myself my daddy taught me how and my father is a Vietnam vet as well and he also worked on the a64 pachy in 1984 and in 1994

@GEORGEEDWARDBROWN

4 жыл бұрын

@@megangeraldo1660 Hi Megan, did your Dad work for one of the helicopter producing companies?? I have a Boeing plant nearby(Delaware County, Pa) that produces and rehabs/upgrades CHINOOKS, as well as parts of the V-22 body. I had a tour, pretty neat place.

Duuuude it took me till the end pretty much to realize the "numbering" on that hoodie...lolol...🤘😂🤘 HOOAH!!🤘

IM NEVER GOING AWAY BABY

Can I get a technical vehicles video, say amen!

0:41 227mph equals 197 knots which would cause the rotor blades to disintegrate... 150 knots = 172mph 0:50 4000m is extremely optimistic... "effective" range is around 1200 meters and even then, the rounds are all over the place due to the "relatively" short barrel of the M230 4:08 Only the main rotor blades can sustain 23mm rounds, the rest of the chopper can be disabled with 7.62mm ammo 4:12 2,500 pounds?... try 11,000 pounds empty :)

This bird did not start out a winner...read the GAO DCM reports regarding it's development. She had a lot of teething pain....but, she is a badass today.

Now make videos about FARA and FVL programs. HELICOPTERS ARE AWESOME!

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

Mediiiicc if there seems to be an interest in air craft we’ll definitely do some more helicopters they’re a ton of fun to research

When pilots reading book/manual with headset the turret also moves. Quite funny scene.

Yay I finally got the video ! 😈

The chicken wire cage they put on strikers could be replicates with a small fleet of buffer drones to accompany an apache. RPGs hit the drone that hovers a few feet away from the bird rather than the bird it self.

How does this thing weigh less than my acura😂

@anonymouscommenter2278

4 жыл бұрын

Try 15,000 lb - www.boeing.com/defense/ah-64-apache/#/technical-specifications

Several other countries have developed laser guided 70mm rockets that fit into the hydra rocket pods for the Apache and Cobra, then you can fit 4 rocket pods of 19 rockets each, for a total of 76 rockets you can slap onto your Apache (or Cobra) helicopter and then rain precision guided rockets accurately up to effectively 5 kicks out at high altitude, hows that for target saturation? (Edit: fixed range of rockets)

@joelau2383

4 жыл бұрын

Wrong, 8km and 11km are the range of Hydra 70 lunched by speeding fixed wing aircraft, not APKWS from helicopter. The max range of APKWS launched by helicopter at high altitude is around 5 km. APKWS is actually Hydra 70 with a laser sensor and wing control section at the front, it is heavy and air friction is much larger, so the theoretical range range is much less than conevetional Hydra 70 rocket. Besides, APKWS directly fly toward the laser point instead of using ballistic trajetory. It also reduces the range. Moveover, the low manuverability seriously restrict the effectiveness on platforms other than helicopter. For example F-16 need to lock the target through FLIR and then dive to point the rocket pod to the target before fire. This kind of attack maneuver for guided weapon is just dumb and it is not suitable for fixed wing UAV.

@bowlingman8931

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Lau thanks for correcting me about the range of the rockets, I didn’t know the range difference, however the exact same tactic for firing APKWS from a fixedwing craft is used with the normal Hydra 70, not to mention the fact that UAVs aren’t designed with Hydra 70 use in mind. Also direct following of the laser isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it saves a lot of money and weight to not have ballistics computers whenever the weapons system is as disposable as a hydra rocket, and the sheer fact that it is guided at all is an invaluable asset to helicopter ordnance, the capability to go from being able to carry 16 missiles, to 72 laser guided rockets instead cannot be understated when it comes to putting effective and accurate fire on enemy ground targets.

@joelau2383

4 жыл бұрын

@@bowlingman8931 About the dive maneuver before launch, if you compare it to other "low cost" guided weapons like GPS or laser guided bomb that can be drop and hit the target without drastical maneuver, this APKWS is really not necessary and suitable to fix wing fighter and UAV. No, the reason that it can only directly follow laser is not the lack of ballistics computers, but the fact that they add weight of sensor and control section on the front without changing the aerodynamic design to compensate. Yes, this is a low cost solution to make a guided weapon for helicopter and rotor wing UAV, but it seriously restricts the future expansion for other platform. For example, some countries designed similar guided rocket or low cost missile from blank. It doesn't have ballistic computer either, but it has a wide angle laser sensor and better maneuverability. When it is launched to hit short range target, the fix wing UAV can keep level flight while the rocket can track laser the whole time through the wide angle sensor and turn toward targets quickly because of better maneuverability. When it is launched to hit long range target, the rocket will maintain natural ballistic trajectory to extend the range for a calculated time and the laser guidance system then take over control at the final approaching. This kind of low cost weapon can be directly apply to all kind of future platform like unmaned surface vehicles.

@ctbaw9484

4 жыл бұрын

works for me.

Here in Finland. We were supposed to get some sort of armed helicopters 10+ years ago. But apparently having "Attack helicopters" means that Finland is preparing an all out attack against Russia.. Which makes perfect sense.. to politicians. So we only got totally unarmed NH90s with no escorts, and even the door-guns on those we only officially added only like 2018.

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

booo all you get is a bunch of teethless helicopters? that sounds lame sorry you have to deal with that

@TrueChell

4 жыл бұрын

@@Taskandpurpose FDF Is what it is. ^^' If the project had been now, they wouldn't be so afraid or Russia. NH90 wasn't even the best choice, since they are breaking down all the time. :'D Should've gone with Black Hawks like the Swedish.

I love the mug, "Worlds Okayest Helicopter Pilot"

everyone wanted this, as a child in the 1980's

@renaissancenovice7202

4 жыл бұрын

And 90's

Dude do one on the new Army PT test, and maybe history too?

@Taskandpurpose

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried the new PT Test yet I've been out for so long, I heard its difficult