DeadlyAgustaWestland AW129 Italian Combat Helicopter

Army and Weapons | DeadlyAgustaWestland AW129 Italian Combat Helicopter | The AW129 Multirole combat helicopter is the latest version of the A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) helicopter in service of the Italian army. It is manufactured by AgustaWestland, a joint venture originally formed by Finmeccanica of Italy and GKN in the UK, but now fully owned by Finmeccanica. The TAI / AgustaWestland T-129 ATAK is an improved version of the A129, and the development is now the responsibility of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), with AgustaWestland as the primary partner.

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Deadly HMX-1 Nighthawks, The Marine Helicopter Squadron

Army and Weapons | Deadly HMX-1 Nighthawks, The Marine Helicopter Squadron | Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1) is the only organization responsible for direct helicopter support from the White House. HMX-1 is the only helicopter transport squadron for the president of the United States is alone in its role of testing and evaluating helicopter systems for the Fleet Marine Force. Unlike any other unit in the Marine Corps HMX-1 has three different chains of command. The Marine Corps Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation issues orders for all tasks that HMX-1 is performed in conjunction with Marine Corps activities, while the White House Military Office sends the presidential squadron missions. The squadron's OT & E department reports to Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, VA.

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Deadly Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark

Army and Weapons | Deadly Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark | The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" is a single-seat Russian attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau. It was designed in the 1980s and approved for service in the Russian army in 1995. It is currently manufactured by the Progress company in Arsenyev.

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Deadly Mil Mi-28A, The Night Helicopter

Army and Weapons | Deadly Mil Mi-28A, The Night Helicopter | The Mil Mi-28A / N attack helicopter is the Russian equivalent of the American Apache helicopter. Developed as a successor of the famous Mi-24 Hind, the Mi-28, known to NATO as Havoc, is a tandem two-seat helicopter optimized for the anti-tank role. This is the latest Russian gunship.

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Deadly Z-10 Helicopter made by China

Army and Weapons | Deadly Z-10 Helicopter made by China | The Z-10 combat helicopter is being developed in China. It's development began in the mid 1990s. Prototype of the Z-10 girl's first flight in 2003. It seems that the first production helicopters were delivered to the Chinese army in 2009-2010. It will be the first dedicated modern Chinese attack helicopter. It is designed with technical assistance from Eurocopter and Augusta.

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Deadly Bell AH-1Z Viper

 

Army and Weapons | Deadly Bell AH-1Z Viper | The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W Super Cobra, which was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z has a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, upgraded transmission and a new objective observation system. The AH-1Z is part of the H-1 upgrade program. It is also called "Zulu Cobra" in reference to the letter version.

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Deadly Denel AH-2 Rooivalk South Africa

Army and Weapons | Deadly Denel AH-2 Rooivalk South Africa | The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk is a modern attack helicopter manufactured in South Africa by Denel Aerospace Systems, a division of Denel Ltd. 12 of these helicopters were ordered by the South African Air Force. The first helicopter in service with the South African Air Force in 1999 and in April 2005 only six Rooivalk were operational as part of 16 Squadron, based at AFB Flower Branch near Bloemfontein.

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Deadly Russian Mil Mi-24

Army and Weapons | Deadly Russian Mil Mi-24 | The Mil Mi-24 helicopter is a great fighter and attack helicopter and a low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. The Mil Moscow Helicopter is produced by Plant and operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and by more than thirty countries.

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Deadly Helicopter Bell AH-1 Super Cobra

Army and Weapons | Deadly Helicopter Bell AH-1 Super Cobra | The AH-1W Super Cobra is a two-place, twin-engine, day / night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter escort for assault helicopters on their way and began offering their forces. It was the only western attack helicopter with a proven air-to-air and anti-radar missile capability. The primary mission of the AH-1W aircraft is as an armed tactical helicopter capable of helo close air support, low altitude and high speed flight, targeted search and acquisition, reconnaissance by fire, multiple weapons fire support, troop helicopter support, and point target attack of threatening armor. The AH-1W provides fire support and fire support coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore.

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Deadly Mil Mi-17 ( Mi-8M Hip )

Army and Weapons | Deadly Mil Mi-17 ( Mi-8M Hip ) | Mil Mi-17 (also known as the series Mi-8M units in Russia, NATO called "hip") is a transport helicopter made in Russia in production in two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. Mil Helicopter Mi-8/17 is a medium twin-turbine transport that can also act as a combat unit. Mi-17 Soviet designed for the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

DevelopmentDeveloped from the base of cell Mi-8, Mi-17 is equipped with large engines TV3-117MT, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, and had improved for heavier loads . Engine options for the condition of "hot and high" is the kilowatt 1545 (2070 shp) TV3-117VM Isotov. version of the export to China and Venezuela for use in the high mountains have the new version of the VK-2500 engines with FADEC control.
Mi-17 helicopter only for the export of Russian armed forces called Mi-8MT. Mi-17 can be recognized because it has a tail rotor on the port side instead of right, and protection against dust in front of the engine intake. shorter than the hood on the TV2 engine Mi-8, does not go beyond the cockpit, and to open the outlet valve exhaust is directed toward the front of the exhaust.

The realization of the model vary according to the order, the type of machines, and other options. For example, sixteen units of the new engine is made in Ulan Ude handed over to the Czech Air Force in 2005 with the model of the machine as a variant of the Mi-VM 171Sh is the development of the Mid-8AMTSh. The changes include a new door on the right side, an increase of the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), the arm plate Kevlar around the cockpit and engine. has a loading ramp to the door flap usual and can carry vehicles up to the size of SUVs.
In October 2007defense-aerospace.com reported that the Saudi government has signed a contract for 150 Mi-35 and Mi-17 helicopters worth U.S. $ 2.2 billion.
In May 2008, the licensed production of the Mi-17 began in China with a production directed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC Sichuan Lantian Helicopter and Company Limited, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. plans to build 20 helicopters in 2008, using a kit consisting diUlan-Ude in Russia, production is expected to reach 80 aircraft by year end. Variants to be built by Lantian include Mi-171, Mi-17V5, and Mi-17V7.

Performance :

•     Maximum speed: 250 km/h (135 knots, 155 mph)
•     Range: 465 km (251 nmi, 289 mi) (standard fuel)
•     Service seiling: 6,000 m (19,690 ft)
•     Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,575 ft/min)

Armament

    up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of disposable stores on six hardpoints, including bombs, rockets, and gunpods.

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Deadly Westland Lynx

Army and Weapons | Deadly Westland Lynx | Westland Lynx is a Multi-purpose military helicopter owned by British Royal Navy, is produced by Westland Helicopters in its factory in Yeovil. As a military helicopter in the ranks of the Navy has many functions as the Anti Ships warfare, ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) and SAR (Search and Rescue). In 1986 Lynk modifications have solved the Fédération Aeronautique Internationale speed record. Helicopters have been manufactured and marketed by AgustaWestland.

The initial design (later known as Westland WG.13) which began in the mid-1960s as a replacement for the Westland Scout and Wasp, and more advanced alternative to the UH-1 Iroquois. As part of the Anglo-French helicopter agreement signed in February 1967, the French company Aérospatiale given the job of making the program. Aérospatiale receive 30% of production by Westland do the rest. This meant that France would buy Lynx for its Navy and as an armed reconnaissance helicopter for the French Army, with the British in return for buying Aérospatiale Gazelle and Puma for the armed forces. French Army Lynx cancel the requirement in October 1969.

The original Lynx design powered by two turboshaft engines Gem 2 Rolls-Royce, and used many components from the Scout and Wasp. However, the rotor is still new, a semirigid design with blades like a knife honey. The first Lynx prototype took its maiden flight on March 21, 1971. In 1972, a Lynx broke the world record speed of more than 15 and 25 miles by flying at 321.74 km / h (199.92 mph). It also set a new record for the circuit of 100 km from the old record, flying at 318.504 km / h (197.91 mph).

Over 100 Lynxes as ordered by the British Army Lynx AH.1 (Army Helicopter Mark 1) for different roles, such as transport, armed escort, anti-tank warfare (with eight TOW missiles), reconnaissance and evacuation. The Army has fitted a Marconi Elliot AFCS system to the Lynx for automatic stabilization on three axes. Lynx production deliveries began in 1977.

An Improvisation Lynx AH-1 with 41-1 Gem or Gem 42 engines and transmissions for AH.5 referenced as Lynx, only five were built for evaluation purposes. Lynx AH.7 AH.5 be adding a new tail rotor came from Westland 30, a strengthened fuselage, upgraded avionics and defensive aids. receive further upgrades in the service including the British Experimental Rotor Programme (BERP) rotor blades.
Lynx naval variant of the initial, known as the Lynx HAS.2 in English units, or Lynx Mk.2 (FN) in units of France, is different from Lynx AH.1 equipped with three wheels and deck control system, main rotor blades that can be folded, emergency flotation system and a radar mounted dihidung. A Navy Lynx improved to the kingdom, HAS.3 Lynx, had a 42-1 Mark Gem 204 engine, uprated transmission, the new flotation system and the system Orange Crop ESM.Lynx HAS.3 also received numerous other updates in the unit. An upgrade is similar to France known as the Lynx Lynx Mk.4 (FN). Many different variants of export-based Lynx HAS.3 HAS.2 and sold to other Air Force.

In 1986, former Lynx demonstrator company, registered under the name G-Lynx, specifically modified by Gem 60 engine and propeller rotoe BERP. On August 11, 1986 the helicopter was piloted by Trevor Egginton when making an absolute speed record for helicopters over a workout of 15 and 25 miles by reaching 400.87 km / h (249.09 mph) the official records held at that time.
Lynx 3Announced in 1984, Lynx-3 is the continued development of Lynx, with a stretched body, redesign tailboom and tail surfaces, engine 60-3/1 Gem and new tricycle undercarriage Lynx-3 is also included BERP rotor blades and increased fuel capacity . Both variants of the Army and the Navy proposed. This project ended in 1987 due to lack of orders. only one prototype Lynx-3 variants of the Army are made.

Super LynxA development by Lynx AH.7 undercarriage wheels of the Lynx-3 marketed by Westland as the Battlefield Lynx in the late 1980s. The first prototype flew in November 1989 and deliveries began in 1991. This variant entered the British Army unit as Lynx AH.9.
In the early 1990s, Westland incorporate several technologies from the design-3 Navy Lynx to Super Lynx including BERP rotor blades, tail rotor of the Westland 30, 42 Gem engines, installation of new 360-degree radar under the nose and installation of electro-optic sensor turret dihidung. Royal Navy Lynx HAS.3 SuperLynx upgraded to standards in units known as the Lynx HMA.8 and several export customers ordered the new model or upgrade to SuperLynx. Then Westland offers SuperLynx 200 with LHTEC CTS800 engine and the Super Lynx 300 which also has a new cockpit and avionics from the AgustaWestland EH101. Both of these models have achieved some export sales.

Super Lynx 300, with new tailboom, undercarriage, cockpit, avionics and a new sensor called the Future Lynx, this type has been renamed by AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx as a Wildcat.
General characteristics

    Crew: 2 or 3
    Payload: 737 kg
    Length: 15,241 m (50 ft)
    Rotor diameter: 12.80 m (42 ft)
    Height: 3734 m for mk7; 3785 m for mk9 (12:25 ft for mk7; 12:41 ft for mk9)
    Disc area: 128.71 m² (1.385 ft ²)
    Empty weight: 3.291 kg (7.255 lb)
    Max takeoff weight: 5.330 kg (11.750 lb)
    Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Gem turboshaft, 835 kW (1.120 shp) each

Performance

    Maximum speed: 324 km / h (201 mph)
    Range: 528 km (328 miles) with standard tanks
Armament

    Naval: 2 x torpedoes or 4x Sea Skua missiles or 2 x depth charges.
    Attack: 2 x 20mm cannons, 2 x 70mm rocket pods of CRV-7, 8 x TOW ATGM
    General: General Purposes 7.62 mm Machine Guns (AH.7 and AH.9), Browning heavy machine guns AN/M3M.50 Calibre (HAS.3 and HMA.8)

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Deadly Eurocopter Tiger ( EC 665 )

Army and Weapons | Deadly Eurocopter Tiger ( EC 665 ) | In 1984, the government of West Germany and France entered into a collaboration to create a modern multirole combat helicopter. A joint venture consisting of MBB and Aérospatiale then chosen as the supplier of choice. Because of the high cost of the program was canceled in 1986 but was relaunched in 1987. Subsequently, in November 1989, Eurocopter received a contract to build five prototypes. Three units as a testbed is not armed and the other two armed prototypes: one for the German anti-tank variant and the other for the French escort helicopter variant.

The prototype first flew in April 1991. When Aérospatiale and MBB joined in 1992 to form the Eurocopter Group, the Tiger program is also transferable. Serial production of the Tiger began in March 2002 and the first flight of the first production Tiger HAP for the French army came in March 2003. The first submission of the order 80 helicopters by France took place in September 2003.
At the end of 2003, deliveries began of the order 80 UHT version combat helicopters by the Germans to the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement. Due to technical issues, operational capability is not expected to be achieved before the end of 2012.

In December 2001, Eurocopter awarded the contract for "AIR 87" Australian Army for 22 Tiger ARH helicopters version of (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter). The first Tiger ARH was scheduled to enter the union in 2004. 18 of 22 aircraft will be assembled in Brisbane of the Australian Aerospace facility, a local subsidiary Eurocopter in Australia. However, due to delays in achieving operational capability, Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation should stop payment on the helicopter on July 1, 2007, In 2008 the main issue has been resolved and re-paid. But in October 2010 revealed that the helicopter will not be fully operational for another two years.
In September 2003, Spain chose a variant of the combat helicopter and the Tiger HAD Tiger HAP for its ground forces. 24 helicopters of this type that have been ordered will be armed with the PARS 3 LR and Mistral missile systems. They will also have MTR390 engine that can lift heavier loads. Delivery is scheduled in 2007-2008. France chose to upgrade the most recent versions of the HAP to the HAD helicopters, so the Varian HAC will not be built. In June 2006, the Rafael Spike-ER was chosen by the Spanish Army as an ATGM from HAD Spain, instead of the previous Trigat missile system.

In July 2006, the Saudi government signed a contract to purchase a total of 142 helicopters, including 12 Tiger attack helicopters. But the deal then failed. initially reported that Tiger will be competing with Kamov Ka-50 and Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters for the competition 22 by the Indian Air Force, Tiger then withdrawn from the competition. At end-2009 have revealed that the Tiger upgrade and thus can not participate in field trials of India.
Tiger body is made of 80% carbon fiber reinforced polymer and kevlar, 11% aluminum, and titanium 6%. The rotor is made from fiber-plastic able to withstand damage during the war and attack the bird. Protection against lightning and electromagnetic pulses ensured by embedded copper / bronze grid and copper bonding foil.

While the Tiger combat helicopter has a conventional configuration of two crew members sit tandem, rather unusual in the front seat pilot and gunner in the rear, unlike all other current attack helicopters. Chairs offset to opposite sides of the midline to improve the vision forward for the gunner in the rear.
Tiger has the ability to withstand attack 23 mm automatic cannon. Installed in a helicopter radar warning system AN/AAR-60 MILDS, laser warning systems, and missile launchers / detector developed by EADS DE, all connected to a central processing unit from Thales and the Saphir-M flare dispenser from MBDA. visual, radar, infrared, sound sensors have been minimized.
The navigation system contains two Thales units Avionique three-axis ring laser gyro, two magnetometers, two air data computers, BAE Systems Canada CMA 2012 four-beam Doppler radar, radio altimeter, global positioning system, and a suite of low-speed sensors and sensors to follow the terrain .Datalinks: Link 4A, Thales Proprietary PR4G, STANAG 5066.Radio: HF, MF, VHF, UHF, military SATCOM, GPS receiver, and datalink.

 

General characteristics:

* Crew: 2 (pilot & weapon systems officer)
* Length: 15.80 m main rotor to tail rotor; 14.08 m fuselage (51 ft 10 in)
* Rotor diameter: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in)
* Height: 3.83 m (HAP); 5.20 m with mast-mounted sight (UHT) (12 ft 7 in / 17 ft 1 in)
* Empty weight: 3,060 kg (6,745 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 6,000 kg (13,225 lb)

* Internal fuel capacity: 1,080 kg (2,380 lb)

* Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce plc/Turboméca/MTU MTR390 turboshafts, 873 kW (1,170 shp) each

Performance

* Maximum speed: 280 km/h (175 mph)
* Range: 800 km combat; 1,300 km ferry (500 mi / 800 mi)
* Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,120 ft)
* Rate of climb: 10.7 m/s (2,105 ft/min)
* Disc loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
* Power/mass: hp/lb (kW/kg)

Armament

* 1x 30 mm GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret (HAP,HAD,ARH) or 1x 12.7 mm or 20 mm gun in pod (UHT)
* 8x Trigat and/or HOT3 (UHT,French HAD) or Rafael Spike-ER (Spanish HAD) or Hellfire II (ARH) anti-tank missiles
* 4x Stinger air-to-air missiles (UHT,ARH) or 4x Mistral air-to-air missiles (HAP,HAD)
* Pods of 19x 70 mm SNEB (UHT,HAD) or Hydra (ARH), or 22x 68 mm SNEB (HAP), or 7x 70 mm SNEB (HAD) or 70 mm or 2.75" unguided rockets.

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Deadly Boeing CH-47 Chinook

Boeing CH-47 Chinook was originally designed and manufactured by Boeing Vertol in the early 1960s. The helicopter is now produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Chinooks have been sold to 16 countries including the U.S. Army and Royal Air Force (Boeing Chinook variant of English) as the largest user. Its main roles include troop carriers, artillery and supply the equipment on the battlefield. has a wide door at the rear of the aircraft carrier and three external hooks. 

Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a heavy transport helicopter with engine and dual front and rear rotors. with a top speed of 170 knots (196 mph, 315 km / h) despite having a great body and length. More than 1179 built to date.

Development

In the 1956's, the Department of the Army announced plans to replace the CH-37 Mojave, which is supported by a piston engine, the engine turbine helicopter engine baru.Turbin also become a key design feature of a small helicopter UH-1 Huey. followed the design competition, in September 1958, Army and Air Force along with the source selection board recommends procurement Vertol helicopter transport medium. However, funding for full-scale development is not then available, and the army swayed on design requirements. Some Army aviation corps think that the new helicopter should be a light tactical transport missions aimed at taking over from an old helicopter H-21 and H-34, and capable of carrying about fifteen soldiers (one platoon). Another faction in the army aviation corps think that the new helicopter should be larger to be able to transport a large part of the artillery, and also enough to bring new weapons MGM-31 "Pershing" Missile System. 

Vertol began work on a tandem rotor helicopter just as the Vertol Model 107 or V-107 in 1957. In June 1958, the U.S. Army awarded a contract for the aircraft Vertol YHC-1A. YHC-1A has a capacity for 20 troops, three were tested by the Army to get engineering and operational data. However, the YHC-1A is considered by most users of the Army is too heavy for the role of attack and too lightweight for the role of transport. This decision was made to obtain a more heavy transport helicopter and at the same time there is an upgrade UH-1 "Huey" as a tactical troop transport. YHC-1A will be improved and adopted by the Marines as a CH-46 Sea Knight in 1962. The army then ordered the larger Model 114 under the designation HC-1B. Pre-Production Boeing Vertol YCH-1B conduct initial flight flew on 21 September 1961. In 1962 HC-1B was renamed CH-47a under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system.

The name "Chinook" offensive to the people of the Pacific Northwest Chinook. CH-47 is powered by two turboshaft engines, mounted on each side of the back of the helicopter and connected to the rotor by the driveshafts. Initial model is equipped with a 2200 horsepower engine. Counter rotating rotors eliminate the need for anti-torque rotor vertical, which allows all personnel to be used for lift and thrust. The ability to customize the lift rotor makes it less sensitive to changes in the center of gravity, it is important for the role of the cargo lift. If one engine fails the other of failing to control rotor.ukuran Chinook Huey directly related to development. Army's push to focus on both Huey and Chinook and are responsible for the acceleration of the air mobility effort. 

Improved and more powerful version of the CH-47 has been developed since the helicopter entered service. The first major leap in design is a U.S. Army CH-47D, which began operating in 1982. Improvement from the CH-47C including engine upgrades, composite propellers, a redesigned cockpit to reduce pilot workload, increase and redundant power systems, advanced flight control systems and avionics enhancement [10] is the latest generation of mainstream CH-47F,. featuring some great upgrades to reduce maintenance, digital flight controls, and is powered by two Honeywell-powered engines 4733 horsepower.

A commercial model Chinook, the Boeing Vertol Model 234, is used worldwide for logging, construction, fighting forest fires, and support the operation of petroleum extraction. On December 15, 2006 Columbia Helicopters company in Salem, Oregon, metropolitan, buy a Certificate of Type 234 models from Boeing. Chinook has also been licensed to be built by a company outside the United States, such as Elicotteri Meridionali (now AgustaWestland) of Italy, Kawasaki in Japan, and a company in England. 

Variants:

• HC-1B: pre-production prototype as the model 114.

• CH-47a: all-weather helicopter Chinook CH-47a was originally powered by a Lycoming T55-L-5 2200 horsepower (1640 kW) engine but was later replaced by the T55-L-7 2650 hp (1980 kW) or engine T55-L- 7C 2850 hp (2130 kW). CH-47a has a maximum gross weight of 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg). Delivery Prime Chinook CH-47a for the U.S. Army in August 1962. A total of 349 units.

• ACH-47a: a special variant that serves also as an assault helicopter, carrying five ACH-47a M60D 7.62x51 mm machine gun or rifle caliber M2HB 50, provided by the XM32 and XM33 armament subsystems, two M24A1 20 mm cannon, two XM159B/XM159C 19 2.75-tube rocket launchers or sometimes two guns M18 / M18A1 7.62 × 51 mm, and a single M75 grenade launcher 40 mm in XM5/M5 armament subsystem (more commonly seen on the UH-1 series helicopters). The plane is still alive, Easy Money, has been restored and exhibited at the Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

• CH-47B: CH-47B is a temporary solution while working on the Boeing CH-47C. CH-47b machine is powered by two Lycoming T55-L-7C 2850 shp (2130 kW). with the blunt pole rotor rear, redesigned asymmetrical rotor blades, and strakes along the rear door and the fuselage to improve the characteristics. equipped with two door mounted M60D 7.62 mm machine guns on the sub weaponry NATO M24 and M60D using the M41 armament subsystem. Some CH-47 "bomber" who are equipped to drop tear gas and napalm from the rear cargo road to the NLF (Vietcong) bunker. CH-47 can be equipped with a hoist and cargo hook. Chinook proved especially valuable in aircraft recovery missions. The "Hook" the recovery of approximately 12,000 aircraft worth over U.S. $ 3.6 billion during the war. 108 built.

• CH-47C: CH-47C has a more powerful engine and transmission. Three versions of the "model C" was built. The first has a Lycoming engine T55-L-7C provide 2850 shp (2130 kW). The "Super C" including the Lycoming T55-L-11 3750 shp engine gives (2800 kW), with a maximum gross weight upgrade 46,000 lb (21,000 kg) and pitch stability augmentation system (PSAs). Because of difficulties with the engine T55-L-11 are immediately brought to war to increase payload, while removed from the "Super C" prior to 1970 and T55-L-7C highly reliable Lycoming was mounted to L-11 engine trouble could be measured and improved. configuration of L-7C engines familiar called "baby C" although it is still the Super C. It distinguishes itself from the "C" in that it has been PSAs and uprated maximum gross weight. CH-47 A, B, and all variants of C can not receive certification from the FAA for civilian use because the drive increased the non-redundant flight hydraulic system. A redesign of the drive increases the hydraulic system incorporated in the CH-47D that allows that to achieve FAA certification as the Boeing Model 234. 233 CH-47C was built. 

 

 Royal Air Force variant of the CH-47C Chinook HC1 and variants are called exports to Italy called the CH-47C +.

    CH-47D: Model CH-47D was originally powered by two engines T55-L-712, but most are now equipped with T55-GA-714A. Model CH-47a, 47b-CH, and CH-47C, all using the same airframe, but later models featuring upgraded machine. With triple-hook cargo system, CH-47D can carry heavy payloads internally and up to 26,000 pounds (eg, bulldozers and 40-foot / 12 mm container) externally, at speeds over 155 mph (250 km / h). The peak aircraft cruising speed 163 mph (142 knots). D-model was first introduced into service in 1979. In air assault operations, often serves as the prime mover of the M198 155 mm howitzer, 30 rounds of ammunition, and crew of 11 people. Like most U.S. Army helicopters, Chinook has advanced avionics and electronics, including the Global Positioning System.

    Almost all models of military production CH-47D is the conversion of the U.S. Army A, B, and C models with a total of 472 previously converted into D-model. U.S. Army D-production model last sent directly to the U.S. Army Reserve, located in Fort Hood, Texas, in early 2002.

    Royal Air Force version of the CH-47D Chinook HC2 and known as HC2A. While the CH-47SD (also known as "Super D") is a modified variant of the CH-47D, with extended range fuel tanks and carrying a higher payload capacity. CH-47SD is currently used by the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Army and Army Greece Republic of China. CH-47DG is an upgraded version of the CH-47C to Greece.

    In 2008, Canada bought six used CH-47D to the Canadian Helicopter Force Afghanistan from the United States worth U.S. $ 252 million. Helicopters sent to Canadian troops on December 30, 2008. MH-47D: Variant MH-47D was developed for special forces operations and air refueling capability, rope rappelling system and other upgrades. MH-47D used by the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. 12 MH-47D helicopters are manufactured. 6 is the conversion of the model CH-47a and 6 is the conversion of CH-47C model. 

    MH-47E: The model is currently used by the U.S. Army Special Operations are the MH-47E. Beginning with E produced a prototype model in 1991, there were a total of 26 Special Operations Aircraft produced. All aircraft assigned to the 2-160th SOAR (A) "Nightstalkers" based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Model E conversion of an existing model CH-47C airframes. MH-47E has the same ability as MH-47D, but includes increased fuel capacity and radar avoidance / terrain follower like variant CH-47SD. 

    In 1995, the Royal Air Force ordered eight Chinook HC3, more effective, cheaper version of the MH-47E for the role of special forces operations. delivered in 2001 but never entered operational service due to technical problems with the avionics suitable / specific to the HC3. In 2008, began work downgrade HC3 to HC2 standard to be used in units. 

    CH-47F: CH-47F, upgraded D model, first flew in 2001. The first production model was launched on June 15, 2006 at the Boeing facility in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and its maiden flight on 23 October 2006. CH-47F is designed to extend the Chinook-class service until 2030. Among the new Honeywell-powered engine upgrades 4868 horsepower, Avionics repair and upgrade the airframe with a larger part to reduce the number of parts and increase speed. The new construction will reduce vibration, eliminate points, joint flexibility and reduce the need for inspection and repairs and reduce maintenance costs. It is also expected to increase the service life. CH-47F can fly at speeds over 175 mph (282 km / h) with a payload of more than 21,000 lb (9530 kg). upgraded avionics including cockpit Rockwell Collins Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and BAE Systems' Advanced Digital Flight Control System (DAFCS). 

    Boeing has delivered 48 F-model helicopters for the U.S. Army, on August 26, 2008, Boeing announced that the Army has signed a five-year contract, worth more than U.S. $ 4.8 billion for 191 units, plus 24 options in February 2007. The Netherlands is the first international customer to order a model of F, six helicopters were ordered to expand their current fleet to 17. These helicopters will be equipped with an upgraded version of the cockpit Honeywell Avionics Control Management System (ACMS). The Netherlands also plans to upgrade 11 CH-47D to CH-47F configuration On August 10, 2009, Canada signed a contract for the purchase of 15 CH-47F for delivery Ditahun 2013-14, entered service with the Canadian Forces after the planned withdrawal of combat operations in Afghanistan . 

    On December 15, 2009, the British government announced the helicopter's future strategy, including the purchase of 24 CH-47F Chinooks will be sent from 2012. In April 2009 Australia asks seven CH-47F and CH-47F ordered seven on March 20, 2010. The aircraft is scheduled to replace the CH-47D six Australian Army between the years 2014 through 2017. 

    MH-47G: Special version of the MH-47G Special Operations Aviation (SOA) is currently being sent to the U.S. Army. similar to the MH-47E, but has a more sophisticated avionics including digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). CAAS is a glass cockpit which is commonly used by different helicopters such as MH-60K / L, CH-53E / K, and the ARH-70A. MH-47G will also incorporate all the new CH-47F.

    Based on operational experience in Afghanistan, the CH-47 was found to be an effective substitute for the UH-60 Black Hawk as a helicopter assault. With greater payload, range, and higher operating speeds, a Chinook can replace up to five UH-60 in the role as a transport air attack. 

    This new modernization program will enhance the MH-47D and MH-47E Special Operations Chinooks with the design specifications MH-47G. A total of 25 MH-47E and 11 MH-47D aircraft will be upgraded by the end of 2003. In 2002 the army announced plans to expand the Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The expansion will add 12 additional helicopters MH-47G. 

    HH-47: On November 9, 2006, HH-47, a new variant of the MH-47G Chinook based, chosen by the United States Air Force as the winner of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR-X). Four HH-47 development was built, with the first of 141 production aircraft are planned to enter service in 2012. But in February 2007 award of a contract comes under scrutiny by the GAO, and ordered to recompete USAF CSAR-X project. In February 2010 the U.S. Air Force announced plans to replace the HH-60G helicopters long. Air Force put the requirement for a second SAR helicopter war and calling for a larger helicopter.

    CH-47 export version: CH-47J variants specific to the Japan Ground Self Defence Force with CH-47JA sub variants with larger fuel tank for long trips, made by Kawasaki with license from Boeing and the HH-47D variant version of the SAR for the Air Ankatan South Korea. 

Civilian variants:

    Model 234LR (long range)
    Model 234ER (extended range)
    Model MLR (multi-purpose long range)
    Model 234UT (utility transport)
    Model 414 / CH-47D Chinook International 

General characteristics

    Crew: 3 (pilot, copilot, flight engineer)
    Capacity:

•         Troops or 33-55
•         24 litters and 3 attendants or
•         28.000 lb (12.700 kg) cargo

    Length: 98 ft 10 in (30.1 m)
    Rotor diameter: 60 ft 0 in (18.3 m)
    Height: 18 ft 11 in (5.7 m)
    Disc area: 5.600 ft2 (2.800 ft2 per rotor disc) (260 m2)
    Empty weight: 23.400 lb (10.185 kg)
    Loaded weight: 26.680 lb (12.100 kg)
    Max takeoff weight: 50,000 lb (22.680 kg)
    Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming T55-GA-712 turboshaft, 3.750 lb (2.796 kW) each 

Performance

    Maximum speed: 170 knots (196 mph, 315 km / h)
    Cruise speed: 130 kt (137 mph, 220 km / h)
    Range: 400 NMI (450 mi, 741 km)
    Ferry range: 1.216 NMI (1.400 mi, 2.252 km)
    Service ceiling: 18.500 ft (5.640 m)
    Rate of climb: 1.522 ft / min (10.1 m / s)
    Disc loading: 9.5 lb/ft2 (47 kg/m2)
    Power / mass: 0:28 hp / lb (460 W / kg) 

Armament

• up to three pintle mounted, medium machine guns (one on the loading ramp and 2 at shoulder windows), Generally 7.62 mm (0308 in) M240/FN MAG machine guns

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Deadly Boeing AH-64 Apache

Boeing AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine attack helicopter landings by type using the setting wheel in the tail and tandem cockpit for two crew. Apache as the Model 77 was developed by Hughes Helicopter to U.S. Army helicopter program to replace the AH-1 Cobra attack.

 

First flown on September 30, 1975, AH-64 has a suite of sensors mounted on the nose for target acquisition and night vision systems. Apache is armed with 30 mm (1.2 in) M230 Chain Gun among the main landing gear, under the front of the helicopter body. He has four hooks mounted on the wing shorter, typically carry a mixture of AGM-114 Hellfire and Hydra 70 rockets fruit. AH-64 also has a lot of systems to improve survivability for aircraft and flight crew in combat, as well as raise awareness of the accident.

U.S. Army AH-64 pick than Bell YAH-63 in 1976, Hughes Helicopters received pre-production contracts for two aircraft. In 1982, the Army agreed to a full-scale production. McDonnell Douglas continued production and development after purchasing Hughes Helicopters from the Summa Corporation in 1984. The first production AH-64D Apache Longbow, an upgraded version of the original Apache delivered to the Army in March 1997. AH-64 production followed by a division of Boeing Defence, Space & Security. more than a thousand AH-64 has been produced to date.

 

American Army is the main operator of AH-64, but also a major attack helicopters are some countries that have been exported to Britain, Israel, Japan, Greece and the Netherlands. U.S. AH-64 have served in conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf War, Kosovo War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Israel has been using Apache in the military conflict in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, while two coalition allies of the U.S. AH-64 has been deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Following the cancellation of the AH-56 Cheyenne in 1972, the U.S. Army sought to fill the anti-armor attack role that would still be under the command of the Army. In 1948 Key West Agreement prohibits the Army to have a fixed wing aircraft. The Army wants a better plane than the AH-1 Cobra in weapons, performance and range. will have to follow terrain maneuverability to fly nap-of-the-earth (NOE). To this end the United States Army issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) on 15 November 1972. As a sign of the importance of this project, in September 1973 the Army declared the five most important project called "Big Five" with AAH in it.

 

Proposals submitted by five manufacturers: Bell, Boeing Vertol (in cooperation with Grumman), Hughes, Lockheed, and Sikorsky. In July 1973 the U.S. Defense Department chose Bell and Hughes Aircraft's Toolco Aircraft Division (later Hughes Helicopters). to begin phase 1 of the competition, every company built prototype helicopters and conduct flight testing. The first prototype flew Hughes Model 77/YAH-64A on September 30, 1975, while Bell's Model 409/YAH-63A ​​first prototype flew on 1 October. After evaluating the test results, the Army chose YAH-64A over Bell's YAH-63A ​​in 1976. Reasons to choose YAH-64A Because the damage that can not be tolerated in a four-blade main rotor and the instability of three-wheeled landing arrangements at the landing YAH-63A.

AH-64A then entered phase 2 AAH program to build three pre-production AH-64, and upgrading the two YAH-64A prototypes and test flights and landings with the same standard. weapons and sensor systems are integrated and tested continue to include two new Hellfire missile.

 

In 1981, three pre-production AH-64A delivered to the U.S. Army for Operational Test II. Army testing was successful, but then decided to upgrade the engine to the version of the T700-GE-701 is more powerful, was recorded at 1690 shp (1259 kW). AH-64 Apache in 1981 named the end, in accordance with the traditions of the U.S. Army's use of the names of Indian tribes for the helicopters and approved for full scale production in 1982. In 1983, the first production helicopter rolled out at Hughes Helicopter facility in Mesa, Arizona. Hughes Helicopters was purchased by McDonnell Douglas valued at U.S. $ 470 million in 1984. helicopter unit later became part of the Boeing Company with the merger of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas in August 1997. In 1986, additional costs for the AH-64A was U.S. $ 7.03 million and average unit cost of about U.S. $ 13.9 million based on the total cost.

In the mid-1980s, McDonnell Douglas learned of a design improvement "AH-64B" with updated cockpit, a new battle control system and other upgrades. In 1988 funding was approved for a multi-stage improvement program to improve the system of sensors and weapons and avionics systems combining several digital systems, but new technology has been applied previously. It was decided to cancel the upgrade program for the more ambitious changes that presents a more advanced model of the AH-64D Apache Longbow. Development of the AH-64D has been approved by the Defense Acquisition Board in August 1990. AH-64D Apache Longbow prototype first flown on April 15, 1992 and prototype testing ended in April 1995 after they significantly outperformed the AH-64A model. On October 13, 1995 full-scale production of the Apache Longbow were approved and five-year contract worth U.S. $ 1.9 billion was signed in August 1996 to upgrade and rebuild 232 AH-64 Apache. The first production AH-64D flew on March 17, 1997 and delivered on 31 March 1997. AH-64D program cost reached U.S. $ 11 billion through 2007.

DesignApache has a four-blade main rotor and four blade tail rotor. tandem seating, with the pilot sitting behind and copilot / gunner in front. Crew compartment and fuel tank armored so that the plane will still be able to fly even after being shot guns caliber 23 mm (0.91 in).

AH-64 powered by two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines with drains installed above on both sides of the fuselage. Various models have been used on the Apache machine, such as engines from Rolls-Royce British replacement General Electric. In 2004, General Electric Aviation began producing engines T700-GE-701D stronger, recorded 2000 shp (1,500 kW) for AH-64D.

•     AH-64A: the GE T700-701 engine with a power shp 1.696 (1.265 kW).
•     AH-64A + / D: with the GE T700-701C engine with a power shp 1.890 (1.410 kW).
•     AH-64D Block III: the GE T700-701D engine with a power shp 2.000 (1.500 kW).
•     WAH-64D: a Rolls Royce RTM322-powered turbomeca shp 2.100 (1.600 kW).

One revolutionary feature in Apache is a helmet mounted display, Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS) which have the capacity in which the pilot or gunner can synchronize automatic weapons 30 mm M230 Chain Gun with the helmet, making head movements following the gun head to the point where he view. Another alternative M230E1 Weapons can also be tuned to the locked position for a shot, or is controlled via the Target Acquisition and Designation System (TADS).

The AH-64 is designed to survive the forefront and to operate during the day or night and in adverse weather using avionics, such as the Acquisition and Targeting system, Pilot Night Vision System (TADS / PNVS), passive infrared countermeasures, GPS and IHADSS. A new system replacement TADS / PNVS is Arrowhead (MTADS), manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the contract was made on February 17, 2005 to begin to equip all models of American Apache.

AH-64 are adapted to different roles within the context of the Close Combat Attack (CCA), and has adjusted the weapon model for the role of the desired addition to 30-mm Chain Gun M230E1. Apache can carry a variety of external weapons on the wing mast, usually a mixture of AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles, Hydra 70 rockets and not multipurpose guided 70 mm (2.76 in). Stinger missiles and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and AGM-122 Sidearm anti-radiation missiles were evaluated beginning in the late 1980s. Stinger initially chosen instead of the AIM-9, but the U.S. Army Missile Starstreak is considering a replacement. also has a wing pylon assembly point for that could be used for the maintenance of helicopters as an example in an emergency assembly point on the wing can be used by personnel during flight. external fuel tank can also be pinned on the pylon to increase over time and mission.

Specifications :

Nation: USA
AH-64 Apache Helicopter Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
Type: Attack Helicopter
Year: 1984
Engine: 2 General Electric T700-701C turboshaft, 1,857 shp
Rotor Diameter: 48 ft
AH-64 Apache Helicopter Tail Rotor Diameter: 9' 2"
Fuselage Length: 49 ft 1 in
Overall Length: 58 ft 3 in
AH-64 Apache Helicopter Height: 16 ft 9.5 in
Empty Weight: 10,760 lb
Max Takeoff Weight: 21,000 lb
Max Speed: 186 mph (level), 227 mph (never exceeded powerdive)
Ceiling: 10,200 ft (hover)
Range: 428 miles
AH-64 Apache Helicopter Crew: 2
Load/Armament: 1 M230A1 30mm chain gun; 4 underwing hardpoints for Hellfire and Hydra 70 rockets. Typical loadout is 8 Hellfire and 38 Hydra 70 (in 2 17 rocket pods).

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