{"id":12502,"date":"2023-10-11T22:08:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=12502"},"modified":"2023-10-11T22:09:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:09:01","slug":"boeing-enhanced-ah-64e-apache-helicopter-completes-first-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=12502","title":{"rendered":"Boeing enhanced AH-64E Apache helicopter completes first flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mesa, Arizona, October 11, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing <strong>(NYSE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investing.com\/equities\/boeing-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BA<\/a>)<\/strong> continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world\u2019s premier attack helicopter.<\/p>\n<p>Building onto V6.5, the company is working with the U.S. Army to integrate the Improved Turbine Engine (ITE). The engine, a General Electric Company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investing.com\/equities\/general-electric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>(NYSE: GE)<\/strong><\/a> Aerospace T901, will offer improvements in reach, available power, time on station and fuel efficiency, as well as sustainment improvements like health and usage monitoring, maintenance and engine lifespan.<\/p>\n<p>V6.5, awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense in December 2021, includes software updates enhancing capabilities and improving the pilot interface. Some of those enhancements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized route and attack planning<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced Link 16 features<\/li>\n<li>Integration of an Open Systems Interface, setting the stage for Modular Open Systems Approach for maximum interoperability, faster integration and advanced capabilities fielding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hola-icon-globe\" style=\"top: 62px; left: 65px;\" src=\"safari-extension:\/\/A2756CB2-3B9B-4C54-AF34-C76121066CFD\/logoCircleBlack.svg\" alt=\"Hola\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mesa, Arizona, October 11, 2023 \u2013 The newest version of the AH-64E Apache has successfully flown with an upgraded capabilities suite as Boeing (NYSE: BA) continues to modernize the platform. The upgraded E-model Apache, known as Version 6.5, or V6.5, is the next configuration of the world\u2019s premier attack helicopter. 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