Augusta Westland AH1 Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter, Upper Cwmbran 4 October 2021
A not too common sight over Cwmbran, an Augusta Westland AH1 Apache Longbow attack helicopter, heading north-west, possibly to the Sennybridge Training Area. The bulbous radar above the rotors is the Longbow radar which enables the helicopter to hover behind cover whilst acquiring targets, exposing only the radar.
The Apache Longbow has been in service since 2005, replacing the Westland Lynx AH7 attack helicopter.
On the tips of the wing stubs are the tubes for the CRV7 (Canadian Rocket Vehicle 7) air to surface missiles. On the port stub is also either a drop fuel tank or some sort of munition. Protruding under the nose is a 30mm chain gun (cannon).
Augusta Westland AH1 Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter, Upper Cwmbran 4 October 2021
A not too common sight over Cwmbran, an Augusta Westland AH1 Apache Longbow attack helicopter, heading north-west, possibly to the Sennybridge Training Area. The bulbous radar above the rotors is the Longbow radar which enables the helicopter to hover behind cover whilst acquiring targets, exposing only the radar.
The Apache Longbow has been in service since 2005, replacing the Westland Lynx AH7 attack helicopter.
On the tips of the wing stubs are the tubes for the CRV7 (Canadian Rocket Vehicle 7) air to surface missiles. On the port stub is also either a drop fuel tank or some sort of munition. Protruding under the nose is a 30mm chain gun (cannon).