"Kevin Brooks" wrote

"John Cook" wrote in message
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What will the US use?

There is obviously a operational need for an attack helicopter.

Which is what we have the Apache for.


How about licensed production of the Tigre!!

I don't think so. Why step *down* from the current Apache?


I can't imaging the Apache being current in a very few years, not
without major upgrades...

It is being upgraded. A models are being rebuilt as D models. D models
will
receive suitable upgrades as needed. What we *need* are new light utility
helos for the ARNG, and this requirment has already been mentioned as a
possible destination for some of the previously planned Commanche funds.

What's the status on Apache airframes? About 800 airframes built for the US
Army and as near as I can tell, the Army is planning to upgrade about 500
to -D standard. Are the balance available to be upgraded?