New Delhi. 04 October 2020. The AH-64 Apache is an advanced multi-role combat helicopter part of the Indian Air Force which has 22 in it’s fleet. In 2020, Boeing signed an agreement with the Government of India for the acquisition of six AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army.
The AH-64E is an advanced multi-mission helicopter with the latest technology insertions. It is the only available combat helicopter with a spectrum of capabilities for virtually any mission requirement, including greater thrust and lift, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding.
Supplying for Global Demand
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL), was established in 2016 to manufacture fuselages for the AH-64 Apache. TBAL’s 14,000 sq.m. Hyderabad facility has been delivering AH-64 Apache fuselages since May 2018. The advanced manufacturing facility will eventually become the sole producer of AH-64 fuselages in the world, with 90% parts sourced from Indian suppliers.
AH-64E Apache Technical Specifications
| Length | Maximum Level Flight Speed |
| Height | 15.24 ft (4.64 m) |
| Wing Span | 17.15 ft (5.227 m) |
| Primary Mission Gross Weight | 15,075 lb (6,838 kg) |
| Vertical Rate of Climb | More than 2,000 ft per minute |
| Maximum Rate of Climb | More than 2,800 ft per minute |
| Maximum Level Flight Speed | More than 150 knots (279 kilometers per hour) |
