Operation Desert Storm: Apache Helicopter Was Considered Effective in Combat, but Reliability Problems Persist
NSIAD-92-146
Published: Apr 20, 1992. Publicly Released: Apr 23, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed: (1) how well the Apache Helicopter performed its roles and missions during the Operation Desert Storm air campaign and ground war; and (2) whether previously reported component reliability and logistical support problems adversely affected the Apache's combat effectiveness.
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