![]() The 67th and final Apache was handed over in July 2004. The first Westland built aircraft was delivered in July 2000. The first helicopter, built by Boeing (which merged with McDonnell Douglas in 1997), was delivered in March 1999. The Apache was selected in July 1995 and a contract for 67 helicopters was signed in 1996. * Westland and McDonnell Douglas – AH-64 Apache * GEC-Marconi and Bell Helicopter – Cobra Venom (a version of the AH-1 SuperCobra) * British Aerospace and Eurocopter – Tiger The requirement for a new attack helicopter was identified in the early 1990s with initial suggestions that 125 would be ordered, however an invitation to bid was not issued until February 1993. The WAH-64 is designated Apache AH Mk 1 or AH1 by the UK's Ministry of Defence. Changes from the AH-64D include Rolls-Royce engines and a folding blade mechanism allowing the British version to operate from ships. The first eight helicopters were built by Boeing the remaining 59 were assembled by Westland at Yeovil from Boeing-supplied kits. The Westland WAH-64 Apache is a licence-built version of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter for the British Army. Primary user = Army Air Corps (United Kingdom) ![]() Caption = An Apache on display at RIAT, RAF Fairford ![]()
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