IAF crew initiates training on Apache helicopters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) crew has begun training on Apache attack helicoptors in the US, officials said on Monday.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) crew has begun training on Apache attack helicopters in the US, officials said on Monday.

The Boeing Apache is a twin-turboshaft attack helicopter with a tandem cockpit for two persons and will enhance the combat capability of the IAF, they said.

The Defence Acquisition Council had last year cleared a proposal to buy six more Boeing Co Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army at a cost of around Rs 4,168 crore.

The order had followed India's previous purchase of 22 Apache and Chinook helicopters from Boeing in 2015.