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)
