All you need to know about the Apache AH-64E helicopter as it is welcomed into IAF

In the induction ceremony, Chief Guest and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said that the fleet will enhance the capability of the Indian Air Force. (Photo |PTI)

Earlier in July, the choppers had completed their first successful flights and the first batch of IAF pilots began their training to fly the machine in US last year (Photo | PTI)

The aircraft has modern Electronic Warfare capabilities to provide versatility to helicopter in a network-centric aerial warfare. (Photo | PTI)

The choppers, will also be used for ferrying heavy loads in mountainous areas for the forces considering its greater thrust and lift and joint digital operability (Photo | PTI)

Apart from Hellfire missiles, the chopper is equipped with 70 mm Hydra rockets, 30 mm chain gun and air to air Stinger rockets (Photo | PTI)

The helicopters are equipped with fire and forget hellfire missiles with high anti-armour capabilities and can track up to 128 targets in a minute. (Photo | PTI)

The new Apaches, manufactured by Boeing, will be a part of the 125 Helicopter Squadron, the Gladiators, at the Pathankot air base and the next batch will be inducted into the 137 Helicopter Squadron (Photo | PTI)

The machine, which is flown by the US Army, is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters (Photo | PTI)

The order for production, training and support of 22 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters was finalized by the Indian Ministry of Defence in 2015. They will replace the existing the old fleet of Mi35 choppers. (Photo | PTI)

While only eight such helicopters are being inducted as of now, by 2020, the IAF will operate a fleet of 22 Apaches. (Photo | PTI)