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The RAH-66 Comanche is a recon helicopter of the Task Force Talon.[1]
Background[]
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During the early 1980s, the U.S. Army began formulating a requirement for the replacement of its helicopters then in service, resulting in the Light Helicopter Experimental program. In 1991, the Boeing-Sikorsky team was chosen to produce prototypes.
The Comanche would incorporate stealth technologies, featuring a number of designs previously untried. It was to employ advanced sensors in its reconnaissance role, and was intended to designate targets for the AH-64 Apache. The aircraft was also armed with missiles and rockets to destroy armored vehicles. Two RAH-66 prototypes were built and conducted flight testing from 1996 to 2004. Since the cancellation the prototypes have been placed on display.
Overview[]
As a stealth unit, the Comanche can exploit its mobility to great effect in recon and discover enemy activity, though it is unable to catch stealth units itself and can be quickly destroyed in the open when enemy AA units are in play. They can be upgraded with anti-tank missiles to ambush enemy vehicles, though they break stealth to fire.
Upgrades[]
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Hellfire II anti-tank missiles The Comanche gains two anti-tank missiles. |
Gallery[]
Real World[]
References[]
- ↑ Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: Direct Action. March 15, 2005.
See also[]
Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche on Wikipedia- AH-64D Apache - U.S. Army counterpart
- Mi-35 Hind - Consortium counterpart
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