AH-64D Apache attack helicopter
and prepare space for new helicopters
To replace the original one
Since 1975, the Apache AH-64 aircraft has replaced
The AH-1 Cobra helicopter is in service with the US Army.
For more than 45 years and in the AH-64D model that has entered service
From 1997 to the present, now it's time to change the stick.
For the younger generation that is about to replace it, the AH-64E..
U.S. Army Contracting Command
( The Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal )
Preparing to look for a representative company to use for disassembly
AH-64D attack helicopters landed after decommissioning.
Illustration: The new AH-64E Apache aircraft under development.
Superior technology to previous models
By the US military, led by the unit responsible for the Apache project.
It was decided to bring in a new aircraft, the AH-64E, to replace it.
In January 2022 and in service until 2040.
The first deliveries are scheduled for June 2023.
Extended until December 2027
The current process is to gradually decommission old aircraft.
and disassembled by experts before being disposed of according to the procedures
Which will be different from general transport aircraft that have been retired.
US attack helicopters will not be retired for sale
to an outside person or country, but will use the method of dismantling and destroying it
To prevent technology leakage, however, this step will be completed.
It may take more than 2 years until it is decommissioned and converted to
The new aircraft is ready.
Source: https://defence-blog.com/news/army/us-army-to-retire-hundreds-ah-64d-apache-helicopters.html
Written by: Dylan Malyasov on September 7, 2020
Translator: Ranakrit Sriphumma on October 12, 2020