Comments by "verdebusterAP" (@verdebusterAP) on "Is the Apache Attack Helicopter Really Obsolete?" video.

No, Ukraine is showing the superiority of the Apache to Russian gunships 3 simple facts First, the Apache is designed to carry the longbow radar. The longbow allows to the Apache to search for target with minimal exposure The KA-52 has to fully unmask completely to search for targets as its radar is mounted in the nose This allows the enemy to spot them easier One Apache can act as sensors while others as shooters. Secondly The Hellfire missile thanks to constant operations has undergone several upgrades The newer models be can launched while the Apache is still in concealed position again minimal exposure when engaging targets The videos of KA-52s and others have all been running and gunning with unguided weapons. Apache is designed to strike precisionly Note that when the KA-52 started using LMUR and striking more precisely, their effectiveness went up Lastly, the Apache has advance datalinks that allow the view real time video from UAV as well as the ability to control them UAVs can push ahead and look for potential threats ahead of the Apaches Also remember that Apache has the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) plus 6 other options for precision kits for its 70mm rockets Those kits allow the Apache to engage more targets precisely and preserve the Hellfire for high value targets The only things that the Apache need for future combat is EOTS/IR/Longbow combination in the mast so the Apache passive view targets as EW is advancing to where the enemy may be able to detect its radar emission and longer range and speed
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Russia's losses with the KA-52 and Mi-28 are due to tactics and weapons Every video of the Apache we see is it striking precisely 9/10 of ten times from stand off range With Ka-52 and Mi-28s its been running and gunning with 30mm cannons and unguided rockets Basically making themselves easy targets for MANPADs
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@dianapennepacker6854 The AH-1Z isnt at the Apache's level but it does has the room to grow One key feature of the AH-1Z is that it can use AIM-9s which the Apache can't do Now the confusion is over the USMC wants to test the AH-1Z with AIM-120s and F-35 as sensor/shooter test Which if adopted would give AH-1Z very unique capabilites but its a test not fat yet
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@chrissmith7669 Incorrect The KA-52s getting smoke because they are placing themselves well in range of the enemy weapons The video showing KA-52 getting smoked by ATGM is again them getting too close
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@greysheeum There are no other reasons if the mission doesnt call for it its not used Secondly the Apache's datalink allows for one Apache with long bow to act as the sensor for rest Additional the Apache second mast attachment is the Manned-Unmanned Teaming-Extended (MUMT-X). In others, the mast mount is being test for items other than the longbow radar The last item is EOTS/IR similar to the OH-58 The whole point of the Apache getting various mast options is prove that it can do the job of the OH-58 with little other than swapping out equipment
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@christophergolias3610 A possiblity would be the special forces MH-60 DAP with a changes Redesigned to carry the Longbow mast and Stubwings As long as it retains the aerial refueling probe its a winner
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@chrissmith7669 The Apache isnt wired for the AIM-9 That never went beyond testing
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@greysheeum How about no ding dong why equip if the mission doesnt call for it its called operational need They only install it as needed and store when its not needed
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Not even close Ukraine is showing the value of the Apache systems compared to Russian systems which are barely performing
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@fatdaddy1996 No one offered the AH-64 to Ukraine They only thing Ukraine has asked for for is UH-60s
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@davidgoodnow269 Thats very iffy
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@davidgoodnow269 No thats very iffy nor is being tested First M197 rpm is 1500 while the M61 is over 4500 rpm. So for starters, its considerably slower Secondly there is no software issue between the AH-1Z and AEGIS The software is Virtualized Aegis Weapon System (VAWS) and its been around for since 2014 The software is designed for cueing missiles not playing CIWS Lastly, Raytheon isnt refusing anything Siemens now THALES makes the Goalkeeper CIWS which a completely different system from the Mk-15 The Mk-15 is far more widely used than Goalkeeper
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@snubbybinky4460 The Apache still has the edge with technology
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@davidgoodnow269 Again the AH-1Z can not be used for CIWS, point blank VAWS design so the missile can be fired and updated via datalink enroute to target which is literally 3 to 5 seconds firing The AH-1Z has get in position, the FCS has plot a track and the gun adjust ,thats 20 to 30 seconds if they lucky The only asset that will use the VAWS is the F-35 because allow them to stop the target long before it becomes a threat As for the MK-15 and Goalkeeper again False The MK-15 was built by General Dynamics GD sold that part of their company in to Hughes in 1995 who in turn was brought by Raytheon in 1997 There was no refusal by Raytheon, just another tall tale The Phalanx is on Block 1B Block-1-1988 Block- 1A1999 Block-1B 2010 Everything you said about the MK-15 is just tall tale
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@hyokkim7726 Cost effective doesnt factor in The CVNs can use Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) with F-35C, F-18s , E2-D and FA/XX For LHA/D which operate away from CVNs, the VAWS with F-35B is literally the only option
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@hyokkim7726 We are nearly 2 years into this war and where are Russian forces on Kyiv doorstep-Nope 100 miles away, Nope Russian forces are still very going nowhere In Sept, Ukraine struck the Black Fleet Sea twice, Destroying one sub, crippling a ship and leveling Black Fleet HQ Being of Nov, destroyed a Corevette ATACMS opening act was shredding two Russian bases well as nearly 20 helicopters Nearly half of Russia's KA-52 have been destroyed ATACMS strikes have majorly demoralized Russian forces as the ATACMS payloads are designed to shred both personnel and equipment And its only getting worst
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@davidgoodnow269 Again no ding dong The Cobra's gun is manually operated, there is no automatic control for Slew-to-Cue (STC) targeting Secondly if the Cobra is already in position is absolute dumbest comment and why the USMC isnt doing this nonsense With F-35, position doesnt matter, if the F-35 is airborne , all it has to do is recieve the target info, point its nose and fire with the AIM-120D, thats over 80 miles vs trying to engage 2-3 miles being silly The Goalkeeper achieves literally nothing point blank as its never been used in actual combat The Goalkeeper will never replace the Phalanx nor was it ever considered First, complete installation weights 21K where Phalanx weights just 13K The Goalkeeper uses the less common GAU-8 whereas the Phalanx uses very common M61 As result, the Goalkeeper costs 25 mil while the Phalanx costs just 12 mil But most importantly, the Goalkeeper 30mm cost over $60 on up while Phalanx rounds $30 on down depending on rounds Very few modern ships use the Goalkeeper while the Phalanx is planned for newer ships Simple facts
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@hyokkim7726 All I hear from you is whine whine and more whine
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@mark4371 Thats why the Apache is equipping the dual guided JAGM and Spike NLOS In situations where the longbow cant get a target lock the JAGM and Spike NLOS are immune to jamming The JAGM has both SAL and MMW The Sike NLOS is IR/EO More the point, Lockheed has developed a newer variant of the JAGM with tri-mode seeker
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@mrgrinch837 Apache were in Iraq twice and the Afghan Lesson learned from those conflicts is why it wouldnt have the Ka-52 and Mi-28s problems The Ka-52 is over 60 losses now and Mi-28 are getting higher Russia has even admitted that the use of the LMUR missile has slowed down their losses
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@mrgrinch837 They fly high because they have no choice The Apache with the longbow radar Hellfire-L can fire from a concealed position without having to unmask Operations in Iraq and Afghan revealed vulnerabilities in the Apache's armor and design Hence why the Apaches stand capabilities were improved as well as the ability to receive images from UAV. The incident in 2007 when an Apache fired on a news crew is what prompted the Army to require Boeing develop full color sensors for Apaches
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