The Apache attack helicopter was a spectacular performer in any sense, due to the reason that it could destroy any tank in its view. The Apache's secret weapon for this role is the laser-guided Hellfire missile. It also has a special Chain Gun for defence and also has special Flare bombs stored in the side and rear fuselage. The Apache also uses a special super-heated ceramic block to deceive heat-seeking missiles. The McDonnell Douglas Helicopters Works have decided to also add another special feature to the Apache - an ability to attack among the trees. Another special ability of this helicopter is that key propulsion components are armoured. The engines are two General Electric T700-GE-701 driving four turboshafts and one T700-GE-701 driving three turboshafts. McDonnell Douglas Helicopters have now upgraded all AH-64 Apache helicopters to the AH-64E Longbow Apache which has the ability to fly through fog. The Royal Air Force (RAF), the Dutch Air Force (KLu) and the US Air Force (USAF) now use Longbow Apaches but several other armed forces still use this magnificent 'battlefield destroyer' .
Friday 13 November 2009
The McDonnell Douglas Apache
The Apache attack helicopter was a spectacular performer in any sense, due to the reason that it could destroy any tank in its view. The Apache's secret weapon for this role is the laser-guided Hellfire missile. It also has a special Chain Gun for defence and also has special Flare bombs stored in the side and rear fuselage. The Apache also uses a special super-heated ceramic block to deceive heat-seeking missiles. The McDonnell Douglas Helicopters Works have decided to also add another special feature to the Apache - an ability to attack among the trees. Another special ability of this helicopter is that key propulsion components are armoured. The engines are two General Electric T700-GE-701 driving four turboshafts and one T700-GE-701 driving three turboshafts. McDonnell Douglas Helicopters have now upgraded all AH-64 Apache helicopters to the AH-64E Longbow Apache which has the ability to fly through fog. The Royal Air Force (RAF), the Dutch Air Force (KLu) and the US Air Force (USAF) now use Longbow Apaches but several other armed forces still use this magnificent 'battlefield destroyer' .
Saturday 31 October 2009
The Eurocopter Tiger
The Eurocopter Tiger is a helicopter gunship. It is armed with four Stinger missiles and eight Starstreak flare missiles. There is a crew of two: one pilot, who also operates the gun and the weapons systems officer. The Tiger' s engines are two Rolls- Royce Turbomeca engines driving four turboshafts. It also
includes a rear engine, which is a single Rolls- Royce Turbomeca driving three turboshafts. The helicopter also includes twenty- seven flame bombs, although Eurocopter never approved of that idea. The helicopter only relies on three wheels (two at the front, one at the back) , surprisingly since the Tiger is so big. Eurocopter also has other plans for making a helicopter that will be a greater improvement on the Tiger, but the helicopter will still be an improvement on the world air forces. Now, Eurocopter have just simply upgraded this magnificent helicopter.
includes a rear engine, which is a single Rolls- Royce Turbomeca driving three turboshafts. The helicopter also includes twenty- seven flame bombs, although Eurocopter never approved of that idea. The helicopter only relies on three wheels (two at the front, one at the back) , surprisingly since the Tiger is so big. Eurocopter also has other plans for making a helicopter that will be a greater improvement on the Tiger, but the helicopter will still be an improvement on the world air forces. Now, Eurocopter have just simply upgraded this magnificent helicopter.
Friday 30 October 2009
The Westland Sea King
The Westland Sea King helicopter is one of the most reliable helicopters in the world. It could be used for transport, a Heliliner (a passenger helicopter), a S.A.R (Search And Rescue) and a police helicopter. The Sea King also has the ability to land on water, snow and on any dry surface. The original prototype was designed by Igor Sikorsy, founder of the Sikorsy Aircraft Company, but the design was later adopted by Westland. Sikorsy also made some licensed-built versions, but Westland is the company who built most of the Sea Kings in the world.
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