Bell AH-1Z Viper |
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Country | USA |
Role | Attack helicopter |
First flight | 8 December 2000 |
Built | 52 |
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is an American twin-engine attack helicopter, based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps as part of the H-1 upgrade program. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z, one of the latest members of the prolific Huey family, is also called “Zulu Cobra”, based on the military phonetic alphabet pronunciation of its variant letter.
Source: Bell AH-1Z Viper on Wikipedia
Bell AH-1Z Viper Walk Around | |
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Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
Localisation | Beale AFB Air Show |
Photos | 175 |
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The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter that can perform various missions in extreme environments. It is based on the AH-1W SuperCobra and shares many components with the Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter. The Bell AH-1Z has a four-blade rotor system, a new target sighting system, and a variety of weapons, including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. The Bell AH-1Z is used by the United States Marine Corps and has also been ordered by Bahrain and the Czech Republic. The Bell AH-1Z is one of the most advanced and versatile attack helicopters in the world.
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