Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Hearth Management, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $102,389,630 firm-fixed-price contract for manufacturing and supply of {hardware} parts and spares of the Apache Assault Helicopter Modernized Goal Acquisition Designation/Pilot Evening Imaginative and prescient Sensor System (M-TADS/PNVS, Arrowhead). In Might 2020, the U.S. State Division authorized Egypt’s request to modernize 43 AH-64D Apache Longbow assault helicopters to the newest AH-64E Apache Guardian commonplace for $2.3 billion. Work areas and funding shall be decided with every order, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2024. U.S. Military Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting exercise.
In 1995, the Egyptian Air Power positioned an order for 36 AH-64As. Egypt requested an additional 12 AH-64D Block IIs with Longbow radars by way of a International Navy Sale in 2009. The Egyptian Air Power (EAF) acquired 45 AH-64D plane from 2003 (35 have been initially acquired, with an additional 10 being ordered in 2010). These Apaches are fielded by the EAF’s 550 Assault Helicopter Regiment with 51 Squadron working the sort out of Wadi al Jandali and 52 Squadron primarily based at Az Zaqaziq. On Might 7, the US State Division authorized a attainable International Navy Sale to the Authorities of Egypt to refurbish the gunships. Cairo’s request to purchase 10 new AH-64Es for $1 billion was greenlit by the State Division in November 2018.
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In 2020, the Authorities of Egypt has requested to purchase gear to refurbish 43 AH-64E Apache assault helicopters. This consists of 88 T700-GE-701D engines; 47 AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Goal Acquisition and Designation Sight/AN/AAR-11 Modernized Pilot Evening Imaginative and prescient Sensors (MTADS/PNVS); 45 AAR-57 Widespread Missile Warning Methods (CMWS); 92 Embedded World Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Methods (EGI). Additionally included are AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Units, AN/APX-119 transponders, Determine Buddy or Foe (IFF), AN/APN-209 radar altimeters, AN/ARN-149 Automated Route Finders, UHF/VHF radio, tactical AN/ARC-201E radio, APR-39 Radar Warning Units, Improved Knowledge Modems IDM-401, Enhanced Picture Intensifiers EI2, Hellfire launchers M299, 2.75 inches 19 tube rocket launchers, M230 automated weapons, M230 spare gun barrels, MT06 initiators, cartridge actuated JAU-59, coaching units, helmets, simulators, mills, transportation, wheeled automobiles and group gear.
Lockheed Martin signed the unique Goal Acquisition and Designation Sights, Pilot Evening Imaginative and prescient System (TADS/PNVS manufacturing contract on 30 April 1982, and the primary TADS/PNVS system was fielded in 1983. The TADS/PNVS is the mixed sensor and focusing on unit fitted to the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter. As of 2005, a program was underway to improve the U.S. Apache fleet to the Modernized-TADS/PNVS (M-TADS/PNVS) commonplace, also called Arrowhead. This improve is claimed to offer a 150% efficiency and reliability enchancment whereas lowering prices by way of decrease upkeep necessities. Modernized Turret’s enhanced efficiency addresses consumer necessities for better charges and acceleration of sensors in azimuth and elevation.
