HL Deb 17 November 2004 vol 666 c172WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the planned fully operational in-service date of the Apache AH1 attack helicopter. [HL4889]

Lord Bach

The initial operating capability for the Apache AH Mk l was achieved on 28 September 2004. Current plans see AH capability growth being delivered in a stepped manner, culminating in full operating capability in September 2007, when three AAC regiments in 16 Air Assault Brigade meet their operating capability. The steps to this capability are:

Air manoeuvre step 1—December 2005

Full operating capability—September 2007

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