190 Squadron (Israel)
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The 190 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the tayeset maga hakesem (Magic Touch Squadron), is an AH-64A Apache helicopter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.
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190 Squadron | |
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Active | 1979–1995 -MD 500 Defender 2005–present -AH-64A |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Air Force |
Role | Air Defence, Ground Support, Attacking targets, escorting missions, special operations |
Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
Nickname(s) | Tayeset maga hakesem |
Engagements | MD 500 Defender: 1982 Lebanon war Operation Accountability AH-64A: Operation Grapes of Wrath second intifada Operation Defensive Shield 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War (2008–2009) 2012 Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip 2014 Gaza War 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack helicopter | AH-64A Apache |
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