Because it feels right, the United States Army (US Army) hopes to be able to operate the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, at least for the next 25 or 30 years. Given the demand for operations in the long term, the manufacturer must be able to adapt to the operational needs that will be faced by the US Army.
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Although the features and weapons of the latest generation AH-64 Apache are adequate, the future constellation requires Boeing to be creative, including continuing to develop the AH-64 Apache family.
And from the 2022 Association of the US Army (AUSA) event in Washington, Boeing for the first time released a new concept which is a development of the AH-64E Apache Guardian V6. The most concern of the Apache Next Generation concept is the additional hardpoints (hardpoints) of weapons on each stub wing.
If the standard AH-64 Apache each stub wing consists of two hardpoints, then in the new Apache concept, each stub wing consists of three hardpoints. This brings a total of six hardpoints to the next-generation Apache AH-64.
Quoted from TheDrive.com (10/10/2022), Boeing says the next-generation Apache design will also feature powertrain upgrades for increased speed and range, enhanced sensor fusion capabilities and greater situational awareness.
The US Army is currently pushing for a major modernization effort, called the Future Vertical Lift (FVL), which aims to acquire a number of next-generation helicopters, including the armed scout helicopter.
"The modern Apache concept is able to seamlessly and effectively meet the Army's evolving attack and reconnaissance requirements - including increased agility, interoperability, destroyability, survivability and range," according to a press release issued by Boeing.
Although not going into details, Boeing in a press release explained that there are six main points offered on the modern AH-64 Apache concept, namely:
1. Drivetrain upgrades to unlock Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) capabilities for increased power, range, efficiency and speed.
2. Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for maximum interoperability, and faster integration and deployment of advanced capabilities.
3. Advanced mission systems to improve interoperability to the network and to reduce pilot cognitive strain and workload during operations.
4. Advanced sensors and sensor fusion for better and more robust connectivity across domains and operations, or in all combat environmental conditions.
5. The use of Airborne long-range precision munitions, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and the integration of potential future weapon systems to increase firepower.
6. Advanced sustainability through a more capable helicopter body and lower life cycle cost airframe, as well as affordable remanufacturing and minimized procurement costs.
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