Bushranger
"Review of the book APACHE by Ed Macy reveals some of the pluses and minuses of the Apache and those aspects mentioned above are discussed. FLIR is beaut technology for reconnaissance; but if 2 heads are more in cockpits peering at screens and/or through monocles or HUD, then visual observation capacity is arguably further diminished."
I have read both his books, a couple of times. Isn't being able to "see" from further away, in both modes better than just one normal eye mode close up ? They do have the option of then going closer for an eyeball if needed once possible threats have been assessed ?
"'...While many (US Army) gunship crews liked the speed, agility and hard-to-hit slender lines of the Cobra, there was another faction that preferred the old Huey gunships since the door gunners not only provided additional eyes and ears but could lay down suppressive fire to the rear of the helicopter…The debate between the two factions went on through the war.’"
Fully understand the tactical situation here, but isn't that why the Apache's work in pairs in opposite sides of a clock so one can also cover the other ?
Same as when they both landed at the fort, 2 other Apache's were covering them ?