The AH-64 Apache has been the U.S. Army’s go-to attack helicopter since entering service in 1986 (first flight in 1975).
After the disastrous 1980 hostage crisis in Iran, the United States recognized the need for an aircraft capable of taking off ...
Given that the King Stallion is dimensionally similar to its predecessors, what makes it so valuable might surprise you.
There are no current plans for the Army to replace the Apache. Instead, modernization is the strategy—using periodic upgrades to keep the helicopter flying into the 2040s, and possibly beyond.
The U.S. Coast Guard wants new Sikorsky rescue helicopters to replace aging H-65 Dolphins in use since the 1980s.