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Fast and stealthy, but without armament and lightly armored, the RAH-66 Comanches are normally used for scout and recon missions.[1]
However, once upgraded with anti-tank missiles, they become invisible killers, and fast and highly mobile fire-brigade units.
Background[]
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During the early 1980s, the U.S. Army began formulating a requirement for the replacement of its helicopters then in service, resulting in the Light Helicopter Experimental program. In 1991, the Boeing-Sikorsky team was chosen to produce prototypes.
The Comanche would incorporate stealth technologies, featuring a number of designs previously untried. It was to employ advanced sensors in its reconnaissance role, and was intended to designate targets for the AH-64 Apache. The aircraft was also armed with missiles and rockets to destroy armored vehicles. Two RAH-66 prototypes were built and conducted flight testing from 1996 to 2004. Since the cancellation the prototypes have been placed on display.
Upgrades[]
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Hellfire II anti-tank missiles The Comanche can now fire Hellfire II missiles, which are faster than Apache missiles but less damaging. |
Gallery[]
Real World[]
References[]
- ↑ Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: Direct Action. March 15, 2005.
See also[]
Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche on Wikipedia- AH-64D Apache - U.S. Army counterpart
- Mi-35 Hind - Consortium counterpart
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