AH64E是旧款AH64D Block III复新改造的。
未来真正全新的AH-64E可能会上AESA雷达和加入海军增加对海攻击能力。
634 AH-64Ds will be upgraded to AH-64E standard, and a production run of 56 new-build AH64E will start in 2019/20.
真是有点”绝望“ 你在军事有一段时间 ... 这样新旧也不能分清楚.... 进步一点吧
potentially enabling naval strikes; an AESA radar is under consideration.
AH-64E
Formerly known as AH-64D Block III, in October 2012 the type was redesignated AH-64E and received the name Guardian. The new designation represents the significantly increased capabilities of the upgrades featured. AH-64E includes the following upgrades: improved digital connectivity, the joint tactical radio system, more powerful T700-GE-701D engines, an upgraded transmission with new split-torque face gears to accommodate more power, capability to control Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs), new composite rotor blades, full IFR capability, and improved landing gear. The new blades, which successfully completed flight testing in May 2004, increase cruise speed, climb rate, and payload capability. Deliveries began in November 2011 and full rate production was approved on 24 October 2012. 634 AH-64Ds will be upgraded to AH-64E standard, and a production run of 56 new-build AH64E will start in 2019/20. Changes in production lots 4 through 6 shall include a cognitive decision aiding system, new self-diagnostic abilities, Link-16 data-links, and radar improvements. The updated Longbow radar has an oversea capacity, potentially enabling naval strikes; an AESA radar is under consideration. 本帖最后由 cyberjaye 于 2-1-2014 07:56 PM 编辑
Deliveries of the AH-64E will run through FY27 to reach the total of 690 aircraft. These will be a combination of remanufactured, reusing exiting parts, and new-build aircraft. The first 43 produced under LRIP will be remanufactured AH-64 airframes with existing fuselages. The majority of the remaining 647 aircraft will be remanufactured using zero-time fuselages, he said. “This strategy extends the aircraft useful life while significantly reducing the production cost.” Only 56 of the total 690 will be truly “new build” aircraft requiring all new parts and components. 本帖最后由 cyberjaye 于 2-1-2014 10:56 PM 编辑