U.S. National Guard AH-64 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Utah. Twitter @simpatico771
A Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter of the U.S. National Guard crashed in Utah.
The accident reportedly occurred at a support facility in West Jordan at 1:30 pm yesterday (local time).
The Utah National Guard stated that there were no fatalities in the accident, and two pilots were injured and taken to a local hospital.
Boeing AH-64 Apache
The AH-64 Apache is an advanced attack helicopter primarily used by the United States Armed Forces.
Developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), it entered service in the 1980s.
The Apache is equipped with a 30 mm cannon, guided missiles, and rockets, and is designed for ground attack operations and close air support. It has advanced technology for operations in all weather conditions and is notable for its combat survivability.
There are several variants, such as the AH-64D Apache Longbow and the AH-64E Guardian, each with improvements in armament and technology. The Apache is used by several countries and continues to be modernized to maintain its effectiveness on the battlefield.
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