So do the Apache and Chinook deals include technology transfer or build from kit in India components?
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So do the Apache and Chinook deals include technology transfer or build from kit in India components?
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I hadn't come across any ToT agreement in the latest reports. All 22 AH-64D Apache Longbow (or AH-64E Apache Guardian, whatever one can call it) and 15 CH-47F Chinook choppers may be bought off the shelf. Although there are reports
of an additional 39 Apaches on top of the first 22 (totaling 61).
of an additional 39 Apaches on top of the first 22 (totaling 61).
I'm not aware of IA/IAF mentioning any requirement for a scout chopper (I think that role will be left for UAVs).
However only 10 of the first 22 Apaches will be equipped with the Longbow fire control radar...one thing that deserves mention is that these Apaches might be able to remotely control the mentioned scout/search UAVs by themselves.
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Not sure whether the article itself is credible, but these kind of limitations were probably the exact kind of thing which dissuaded China from participating with the Russians in their 5th gen programme.
Sure LCH can serve as Scout. But Rudra (with weapons) cannot be used for transport because there will be
no space - the bay will be filled with ammo boxes & other stuff.
I believe it's because they already had their own program well underway.
Sure LCH can serve as Scout. But Rudra (with weapons) cannot be used for transport because there will be
no space - the bay will be filled with ammo boxes & other stuff.
what has Ammo to do in the cabin area
