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Japan: first Longbow Apache for Army

Tokyo, Japan - With the special AH-64DJP version also optimized for aerial dogfight

Fuji Heavy Industries took delivery of the first Longbow Apache helicopter destined to Japanese Army. The armed force is going to take delivery of two AH-64DJP choppers next March, a dedicated version of the well known AH-64D which represents one of the most important military assets for Japan’s defence in recent years. Such a variant has been provided with state-of-the-art avionics to operate in a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133554
Rome, Italy, 12/22/2005 12:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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