Range. A choper lacks range.
Speed. A chopper lacks speed.
So you have to get the attack helicopter to the target area and then launch it;
then wait a few hours for the effect.
It’s a slight exaggeration, I accept, and I really like the attack helicopter,
but it has to be used selectively. Several of my former students are really
enjoying their steed. The aircrew whom I teach at the moment are yearning to
get to the beast.
But the shooting torque turn over the target? The chopper is stationary for
too long and all the tank’s buddies are going to have a field day.
Chris
> On 25 Aug 15, at 23:39, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> A friend of mine is a recently retired full bird colonel who ran a
> squadron of AH-64D Apache Longbows out of one of the ARNG attack
> battalions. He is of the opinion that it's the best tactical aircraft
> ever built in ANY form. While I'm a huge fan of the A-10 Warthog, he
> scoffed at it and would talk about the kill ratio, the ability to
> point the gun anywhere just by turning his head and pick off
> individuals with a single shot. And with the radar over the blades, he
> could do it while nestled below a hill where the enemy can't even see
> him. (I think he was also of the opinion that the Air Force was
> worthless).
>
> One of his pilots developed an interesting tactical move which only
> the Apache could do. Flying directly over the target tank, you point
> the helicopter straight down and then you do what would be a wing
> roll. You pirouette over the target while unleashing the M230. It
> would put a circle of holes right through the top of the target.
> Bullets were cheaper than missiles.
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