The AH-64E, built at the Boeing site in Mesa, Ariz., is the most advanced multirole combat helicopter in the world. Under the first multi-year contract, signed in 2017, Boeing delivered 244 remanufactured Apaches to the Army and 24 new-build aircraft to an international customer.
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AH-64D “Longbow Apache” Serial No.99-5135, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Iraq, March 2003. This print is available in multiple sizes from – CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS. This award comes on the heels of the US Army’s Apache fleet surpassing five million flight hours, a milestone proving the AH-64 is the most capable, reliable and versatile attack helicopter. The additional 54 aircraft will be delivered to partner nations as part of Foreign Military Sales. The US Army will receive 115 remanufactured Apaches, with an additional 15 Apaches to be procured as options, ensuring significant savings to taxpayers. “This contract highlights the need for Apaches worldwide.” Army’s attack fleet, while supporting additional partner nations and welcoming our newest Apache customer, the Australian Army,” said Christina Upah, vice president of Attack Helicopter Programs and senior Boeing Mesa site executive, in a company news release. This $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1 billion, and has the potential to increase to more than $3.8 billion with future obligations. Boeing will build 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia.īoeing will build 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia.
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