Фотографии
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The avionics borrowed from the Apache are housed in a fairing on the nose, making for a much more streamlined package than the AH-64. Mounted on the port pylon is a GAU-19/B capable of firing up to 2,000 rounds per minute
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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The AH-6 allows the customer to choose the equipment they want to be installed on the platform, balancing desired capabilities against costs. The Royal Thai Army has selected the WESCAM MX-10 EO/IR low-weight imaging system. The saving in weight allows for an increased fuel load. Although a fraction cheaper, the MX-10 is a highly capable surveillance and reconnaissance tool
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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The first of eight AH-6 fuselages built by Korean Air arrived at Boeing’s Mesa site in June 2023. Korean Air signed the contract with Boeing in December 2021
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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Combat helicopter operations currently taking place in Ukraine have resulted in Boeing receiving several enquiries from both NATO-aligned and non-NATO nations regarding the suitability of the AH-6 for their future operational requirements
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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Its small size means the AH-6 can easily hide using the natural terrain or buildings in an urban environment. Armed with two 7.62 miniguns on each inboard pylon, along with two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and an LAU-68D/A seven-tube pod containing 2.75in Hydra 70 Wrap-Around Fin Aerial Rockets (WAFARs), of which a laser-designated variant is available, in this loadout, the helicopter packs a significant strike capability
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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The AH-6 prototype launches a 2.75in WAFAR rocket during a test flight. The MX-15 turret can laser-designate the Hydra 70 rocket, which has an effective range of around 8,000m, and a maximum firing range of 10,500m
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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Potentially as capable as the Apache for a fraction of the cost, Boeing’s AH-6 is the only purpose-built designed light reconnaissance attack helicopter with an integrated AGM-114 Hellfire capability. Based on the current interest in the platform that Boeing is currently receiving, it looks as though the AH-6 will become the helicopter of choice for many in the next few years
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas MD 500E/MD 520/MD 530/MD 600 - США - 1982
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