Talk:Westland WAH-64 Apache

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The picture is not accurated, it doesn't display the FCR.

I've added one that does. --Bob the Pirate 21:11, 7 October 2005 (UTC)

So.., the British Army buys a 'copter with the designation "Longbow", and the first thing it fires on is French? We should have seen that coming...

- Astatine 10:32, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Firing on French targets is our speciality! :D David 15:16, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] better

This Helicopter is a cut above the American counterpart; Its speed is quicker, has more arnament and its power output is higher due to its superior Rolls-Royce built engines.

That may be true, but you can't just claim that. You have to have reputable sources, otherwise it is considered original research, and that is not allowed on Wikipedia. -- BillCJ 00:23, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kamov

I seem to recall reading in either AirForces Monthly or Air International that Kamov actually proposed - although perhaps not with a 100% degree of officialness? - the Kamov Ka-50 to the British Army as an Apache alternative. Anyone else remember anything about this? - Aerobird 19:11, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Apache AH1?

The article mentions an AH1 here In British Army service the Apache AH1 will replace the Westland Lynx Anti-tank helicopters ... Is this the MoD's designation for the 'copter or something? If not that should be AH-64 or WAH-64. Thanks. -Fnlayson 20:44, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

It is indeed the MoD's designation. The "Apache AH Mk. 1" or "AH1". WAH-64 is just the type name. For example with the Hercules, while its "name" (actually the US designation) is C-130, it is designated Hercules C1/C3/C4/C5 in RAF service (depending on variant). Mark83 21:28, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. I didn't see that explained in the article. Would adding a sentence like this: WAH-64 is designiated "Apache AH Mk. 1" or "AH1" by the UK's Ministry of Defence. to the lead be a good idea? -Fnlayson 21:53, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

I've added it to the intro. I wasn't really sure where to add it, if you would prefer something else feel free to change it. Mark83 21:57, 23 January 2007 (UTC)