Libya Apache deployment approved by David Cameron

Gerald · 05-27-11, 06:46 AM

joea · 05-27-11, 07:08 AM

So you like the Apache Vendor?

Gerald · 05-27-11, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by joea

So you like the Apache Vendor?

I like to ride a helicopter ... and this was just a little trip in imagination, these I have not tried. but once other helicopters

Oberon · 05-27-11, 07:34 AM

The AgustaWestland Apache is a license built version of the Longbow I believe. We've got eight US built Apaches and the rest are built in the UK under license. We put a Rolls Royce engine in her which increased her output a bit, and I believe she can also fire the CRV7 rocket which gives her some punch. We've got Hellfires as well, although it took a while to get the Hellfire to talk to the Helo.

I live about...thirty miles from Wattisham and they bring the WAH-64 over fairly often, it's a beautiful sight. Particularly on a low pass, two of them put on a show the other week...low enough to see the gun moving around.

Oh, and a bit of Apache image spam from me too, because it is a brilliant helo.

joea · 05-27-11, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

We put a Rolls Royce engine in her which increased her output a bit, and I believe she can also fire the CRV7 rocket which gives her some punch.

Oh, and a bit of Apache image spam from me too, because it is a brilliant helo.

It is, the bold part sounds like another US-built aircraft.

Herr-Berbunch · 05-27-11, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Oh, and a bit of Apache image spam from me too, because it is a brilliant helo.

I've got some lovely shots of one at Boscombe Down when I was photographing some CO's Cup Rugby, I'll see if I can find them and scan-to-spam them.

Apache helicopters have only just learnt about life on HMS Ocean, how convenient.

MH · 05-27-11, 09:20 AM

Don't mess with Apaches

Gerald · 05-27-11, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MH

Don't mess with Apaches

Striking similarities,

Jimbuna · 05-27-11, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joea

So you like the Apache Vendor?

LOL

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Originally Posted by Oberon

The AgustaWestland Apache is a license built version of the Longbow I believe. We've got eight US built Apaches and the rest are built in the UK under license. We put a Rolls Royce engine in her which increased her output a bit, and I believe she can also fire the CRV7 rocket which gives her some punch. We've got Hellfires as well, although it took a while to get the Hellfire to talk to the Helo.

I live about...thirty miles from Wattisham and they bring the WAH-64 over fairly often, it's a beautiful sight. Particularly on a low pass, two of them put on a show the other week...low enough to see the gun moving around.

Oh, and a bit of Apache image spam from me too, because it is a brilliant helo.

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I've got some lovely shots of one at Boscombe Down when I was photographing some CO's Cup Rugby, I'll see if I can find them and scan-to-spam them.

Apache helicopters have only just learnt about life on HMS Ocean, how convenient.

I know of one qualified Apache pilot who won't be flying them out there

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The AgustaWestland Apache is a license built version of the Longbow I believe. We've got eight US built Apaches and the rest are built in the UK under license. We put a Rolls Royce engine in her which increased her output a bit, and I believe she can also fire the CRV7 rocket which gives her some punch. We've got Hellfires as well, although it took a while to get the Hellfire to talk to the Helo. I live about...thirty miles from Wattisham and they bring the WAH-64 over fairly often, it's a beautiful sight. Particularly on a low pass, two of them put on a show the other week...low enough to see the gun moving around. Oh, and a bit of Apache image spam from me too, because it is a brilliant helo.

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Don't mess with Apaches