US Army orders 117 AH-64Es
Boeing has received a contract worth around $1.5 billion from the US Army to remanufacture 117 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters into the new AH-64E version, the company announced on 14 April.
Under the contract, the army will return 117 AH-64D Apaches to Boeing. The models will be remanufactured into the AH-64E at the company’s production centre in Mesa, Arizona. The army followed a similar model to upgrade the AH-64As to AH-64Ds.
In total, the US Army plans to purchase 690 AH-64E Apaches, of which 290 will be supplied under this contract. This agreement modifies an existing contact between the US Army and Boeing for the full rate production of lots 5 and 6 Apache helicopters.
The contract includes logistical support and spares as well as the acquisition of Longbow Crew Trainers.
Kim Smith, vice president, attack helicopter programs, Boeing Vertical Lift, said: ‘With our integrated production, services and training teams, Boeing is able to affordably support the army through each phase of the Apache’s lifecycle.’
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