[rivercat]

Enough bickering, already. Yes, all helicopters are easy to shoot down. But, only if they are attacked unexpectedly. I'm now going to dispel some of these rumors.

How many of you have ever seen how our attack helicopters work? They will fly in small groups, accompanied by scout helicopters(usually OH-58s). It is rare for more than one helicopter to be visible at a time. They pop up and down and share information electronically. If an Apache launches a Hellfire, depending on the mode (in this case LOAL (Lock On After Launch)), the Hellfire will climb, nose over and start looking for a properly coded laser splash. This laser splash can come from any of their counterparts. So, they can continue to pop up and down and pass off the target, thus reducing exposure. It is a truly amazing dance in the sky to witness.

FYI... I am a former Army Aircraft Armament Platoon Sergeant. I've seen these manuevers with Cobras(AH-1), Kiowa Warriors(OH-58D), and the Apache(AH-64).

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Thank you, actually when I was talking about "damn easy to shoot down" I was talking about a B-52 attempting to provide close ground support -- not about the Apache.

[kerosene]

You rang?