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Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 04:56
by MIKE JG
I've never seen this paint job on an AH-64 before this photo which was taken last September:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/409 ... 7942_b.jpg
I have a "fictional" paint for the AlphaSim AH-64 that is similar to this but is a fictional Navy scheme. Maybe it isn't so far fetched after all.
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 07:34
by nickblack423
Oh yeh mate I have a photo of that one too. There are a few photos of it around. I think I once saw the reasoning but it escapes me now.
Nick
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 09:19
by Firebird
It's not a proposal to replace the AH-1Ws for the Marines is it?
What is also weird is that I noticed the Pittsburgh Steelers logo on the engine pod.
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 18:09
by ricktk
The Steeler emblem could be explained by the soldier walking nearby. He looks to be wearing a "Keystone" 28th Division of the Pennsylvania ARNG patch. Probably part of the Combat Aviation Bde.
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 21:13
by KevinJarvis
You can barely make out US Army on the boom.
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 17 Jan 2010, 22:05
by reconmercs
The South Carolina National Guard used to fly a couple gray Apaches too, but gave up the scheme after they updated to the Longbows from the A models
Re: Gray Apache?
Posted: 18 Jan 2010, 06:22
by Victory103
It was a test scheme and they actually deployed with it. Since 90% of missions are flown at night, the standard OD green was better at in the darkness.
