In Phoenix, where most people apparently complied with the city’s mask order, some nonetheless poked holes in their masks to smoke-which greatly reduced their effectiveness. Also, masks are most effective when worn properly, which wasn’t always what happened. Inches said gauze masks were too porous to prevent the spread of the flu among the public. Yet there was also debate within the medical and scientific community about whether multiple-ply gauze masks were effective either.įor instance, Detroit health commissioner J.W. Some remain in service today.In October 1918, the Seattle Daily Times carried the headline “Influenza Veils Set New Fashion: Seattle Women Wearing Fine Mesh With Chiffon Border to Ward Off Malady.” These “fashionable” masks and others made from dubious material probably weren’t helping much. Integrated sensors, networking, and digital communications for situational awareness, management of the combat arena in real time, and digital transmission of images and target locations to joint operations battlefield commandersīoeing produced 937 AH-64A Apaches between 19.Classification and threat-prioritization of up to 128 targets in less than a minute.Detection of objects (moving or stationary) without being detected.Longer-range weapons accuracy and all-weather/night fighting.Capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)īoeing-built AH-64D Apaches continue to operate around the world, featuring these enhancements:.More powerful T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear transmission to accommodate more power.Joint Tactical Information Distribution System.To date, more than 500 AH-64E model Apaches have been delivered worldwide. Army and a growing number of global defense forces. The AH-64E Apache is the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter for the U.S. Army Apache (A thru E Model) Combat Hours: More than 1.3 million Army Apache (A thru E Model) Flight Hours: More than 4.8 million With the recent delivery of all new AH-64E Apaches to the Indian Air Force, Boeing anticipates additional opportunities in rotorcraft training and sustainment. For example, Boeing’s joint venture facility in Hyderabad with Tata Advanced Systems is delivering Apache attack helicopter fuselages for our global customers at a steady pace.
We are investing in talent, training and skill development now and for the future, ensuring that workers are ready to deliver world-class quality. Boeing’s award-winning services range from transactional spares to complete lifecycle support solutions that are uniquely tailored to the requirements of each AH-64 Apache customer.Ĭollaboration is key to Boeing’s success around the world, and our commitment to in-country partnerships is a major focus for Boeing in its second century. From Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) and integrated fleet support to modifications, repairs and training, Boeing provides a broad spectrum of innovative products and services which directly support and enhance capabilities while reducing the total cost of ownership. Optimizing readiness for Apache fleets around the globe is one of Boeing’s primary missions.
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