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Unknown74
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UK Apache question.....

Post by Unknown74 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:46 am

Can anyone remind me please of the name given to the new AH-64E Apache just entered into service with the UK Army recently, I can remember the original was the AH-64D Longbow Apache AH.1 but the news one's titie escapes me...... If anyone can help please it would be greatly appreciated thank you......

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by jamyt123 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 4:51 am

AH-64E Apache Guardian

Unknown74
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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by Unknown74 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 8:53 am

That’s great jamyt123, I knew there was a Guardian in the name but not sure the full title & that’s the AH.2?

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by POL » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:18 am

I don't believe they use the AH2 designation.

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by STARIL » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:20 am

Yet RIAT have on theirconfirmed list!!

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by Freeman Lowell » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:21 am

Unknown74 wrote:
Sun Jun 30, 2024 8:53 am
That’s great jamyt123, I knew there was a Guardian in the name but not sure the full title & that’s the AH.2?
When in doubt, use Google:
https://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/aircraft/
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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by Supra » Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:18 am

Ahhh, the AH-64E Longbow Apache Guardian then? :Wow: ;)

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by Enobob » Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:07 pm

Supra wrote:
Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:18 am
Ahhh, the AH-64E Longbow Apache Guardian then? :Wow: ;)
No, just AH-64E Apache Guardian.

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by Unknown74 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:48 pm

Thank you for clearing that up Enobob...... Cheerz.

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Re: UK Apache question.....

Post by tommc » Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:54 pm

It is officially registered on the UK Military Aircraft Register as Apache AH-64E

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