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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Lockheed Martin’s DAGR® System Successful in Airborne Apache Helicopter Testing
Lockheed Martin has successfully fired the DAGR® rocket system from an AH-64D Apache helicopter. The testing marked the first airborne platform tests for DAGR, demonstrating its ability to engage targets in both day and night conditions.

During testing, three rockets were fired from the Apache helicopter; two successfully impacted the targets within minimal distance of the designated aimpoint. DAGR is now 10-for-11 in guided test flights and 14-for-15 overall.

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