| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 73-22248 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22248 |
| Other Marks: | 368H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hughes H-64 Apache |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hughes H-64 Apache |
| Aircraft Version: | Hughes YAH-64A Apache |
| C/n (msn): | AV2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army / Hughes Aircraft |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Paris Air Show 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 1983 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 219704 |
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The US Army wanted an attack helicopter that was better than its AH-1 Cobra in leathality, firepower, performance and range with high maneuverability for nap-of-the-earth flying. This resulted in the Advanced Attack Helicopter contest on 15 Nov 1972. Proposals were submitted by Bell, Boeing Vertol/Grumman team, Hughes, Lockheed, and Sikorsky. In Jul 1973, Bell and Hughes were finalist and could develop their proposals. In 1976 the Apache was selected. In 1983 the 2nd AH-64 prototype (this AV2) visited Le Bourget. Hughes was purchased in 1984 by McDonnell Douglas that merged with Boeing in 1997. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 March 2020, and has since been viewed 2148 times. |