In prepping my Afghan scenario I came across a Gunship fitted with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II. As I understand an add-on to the Hydra rockets. So, I was going to load the APKWS onto my Super Cobras, then it occurred to me, the scenario is semi-fictional dated in 2009. Was the APKWS II operational in September 2009. I no longer believe so.
"In February 2012, the Marine Corps deputy commandant for aviation approved the decision to field the system. PMA 242 declared Initial Operational capability (IOC) on March 27. In early March, the APKWS kits were shipped to Afghanistan."
Source:
http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/s...i-goes-to-war/.
I identified these units, there maybe others, as I did not check fixed wing aircraft: Units 320 - 322 and 172-173, 192, 500, OOB13 are fitted with the APKWS II, although not approved for service until February 2012 on the Gunship, Vipers, Seahawks, and Super Cobras.
I am not saying the APKWS II load outs prior to March 2012 is an error, just asking for clarification and information.
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