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Two Army Air Corps Apache attack helicopters are pictured at the Army
Aviation Centre Middle Wallop.
Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has
significantly improved the Army's operational capability.Apache can operate in all weathers, day or night and detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 potential targets in a matter of seconds. It carries a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun.Photographer: Peter Davies |
Take a look at that potential load out.
19 shot rocket pods times four.
Theoretical mission....defense against small boats....
Loaded with 2.75 guided rockets....armor piercing and you have the capability to take out 76 small craft??!!
Helos. Guided rockets. Equal the ultimate in small boat killers.
