U.S. Army

Vietnam War AH-1 pilot who lifted four US Army soldiers clinging to the Cobra’s skids and rocket pods out of harm’s way received the Medal of Honor

Vietnam War AH-1 pilot who lifted four US Army soldiers clinging to the Cobra’s skids and rocket pods out of harm’s way received the Medal of Honor

On Sep. 5, 2023, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to former US Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor for… Read More

2 weeks ago

Poland cleared to purchase up to 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of 96… Read More

1 month ago

If properly flown an Attack Helicopter would defeat most fighter airplanes in 1v1 air combat. Attack Helicopter Crews explain why.

‘Fighter pilots who face a trained, deadly and sneaky adversary in an attack helicopter will always see its missiles and… Read More

2 months ago

US Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopter Version 6.5 upgrade Enhanced capabilities unveiled

The US Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopter Version 6.5 upgrade aligns the entire E model fleet under the same software,… Read More

2 months ago

Vietnam War AH-1 pilot who lifted four US Army soldiers clinging to the Cobra’s skids and rocket pods out of harm’s way to receive the Medal of Honor

On Jul. 8, 2023 former Vietnam War veteran Larry Taylor received a call from US President Joe Biden. Biden informed… Read More

2 months ago

US Army AH-64 Pilot reveals the (tiny) reason why he would choose the AH-64 over the AH-1 Cobra / AH-1Z Viper

‘While I’ve only flown AH-64s, I have extensive experience with AH-1s from joint operations. Both systems may engage the same… Read More

5 months ago

Boeing secures $1.9 billion order to produce 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for US Army, International Customers

Boeing will build 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for… Read More

6 months ago

Boeing, US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters Achieve 5 Million Flight Hours, Equivalent to Flying nonstop for more than 208,333 Days or 570 Years and Nine Months

Additionally, 1.3 million of those five million flight hours were accomplished during combat. Boeing and the AH-64 team are observing… Read More

7 months ago

C-130 airlifter used to refuel an M1A2 Abrams tank for the first time

The 317th AW successfully passed fuel from a C-130 to an M1A2 utilizing an Emergency Response Refueling Equipment Kit, marking… Read More

7 months ago

US, Israel Kick off Exercise Juniper Oak 23-2, a Massive Drill with 142 Aircraft, amid growing tensions with Iran

Of the 142 aircraft participating, 100 are American, including everything from four US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers to… Read More

8 months ago

Sikorsky marks the delivery of the 5,000th Black Hawk, Highlights Versatility And Future Of Iconic Helicopter

This US Army UH-60M is the 5,000th Black Hawk delivered by Sikorsky. The iconic aircraft will continue to support medium-lift… Read More

8 months ago

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky and Boeing filed the protest with GAO concerning the award of FLRAA contract to Bell V-280 Valor

The Bell V-280 has beaten the Sikorsky Defiant X to the US Army’s FLRAA program. Lockheed Martin Sikorsky and Boeing… Read More

9 months ago

Bell V-280 has beaten Sikorsky Defiant X to the US Army FLRAA program

The Bell V-280 has beaten the Sikorsky Defiant X to the US Army FLRAA program. The Bell V-280 has beaten… Read More

10 months ago

How the Mohawk became MiG Killer: the story of the US Army OV-1 pilot that shot down a North Vietnamese MiG-17

The OV-1 Mohawk achieved the only US Army air-to-air victory during the Vietnam War. In 1957, the US Army identified… Read More

10 months ago

Black Hawk Helicopter Flies Logistics And Rescue Missions Without Pilots On Board for the first time

These Black Hawk flights show how existing and future piloted utility helicopters could one day fly complex missions in reduced… Read More

11 months ago

US Army Apache Repairman explains why the AH-64D/E is a heavy attack helicopter while the AH-1Z Viper is a medium attack helicopter

‘The AH-1Z Viper is faster and more maneuverable than the heavier AH-64D/E Apache. The drawback to this, however, is firepower,’… Read More

11 months ago