The Bell AH-1Z Viper is an attack helicopter derived from the earlier Bell AH-1 SuperCobra. When contrasted against its predecessor, it incorporates various improvements and advances, including new rotor technology, upgraded military avionics, updated weapons systems, and electro-optical sensors in an integrated weapons platform.

May 16, 2024 · More than an evolutionary upgrade, the Viper is a re-designed dedicated attack helicopter for modern threats. Bell designed the Viper to counter both air-to-air and air-to-ground targets while simultaneously operating in the world's most austere environments.

Video highlights of U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers providing close air support during an instructor pilot flight exercise in support of the WTI course at Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona, 2021....

Aug 7, 2024 · The primary weapon system is the Hellfire missile. It is fully shipboard compatible, and capable of operating from prepared or unprepared landing sites, day or night. The AH-1Z incorporates the most capable armament and fire control system available today.

systems, the Bell AH-1Z flies with the most advanced aircraft weapons and survivability equipment in the world • Fully integrated, night vision goggle (NVG) compatible “glass” cockpit • Sharing 85% commonality with the UH-1Y, the Bell AH-1Z is the only attack helicopter built to simplify maintenance, training, and supply efforts

In addition, the AH-1 attack helicopter would gain a new integrated cockpit and night targeting system. The upgrade was intended and expected to extend the life of the two H-1 models well...

The AH-1Z attack helicopter provides rotary wing close air support, anti-armor, armed escort, armed/visual reconnaissance and fire support coordination capabilities under day/night and adverse...

Jun 8, 2023 · Rain or shine, day or night – the third-generation TSS, coupled with the Optimized Top Owl Helmet Mounted Display System, provides essential long range target identification and accuracy for lethal strike capabilities at an optimal standoff range.

Apr 15, 2020 · It provides precision point and fire-and-forget targeting day or night, regardless of weather. The AH-1Z’s glass cockpit provides pilots with superior situational awareness and the upgraded Target Sight System has an incredible range that enables the Viper to detect and engage targets from distances not previously possible for Marine attack ...

The AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter provides rotary wing close air support, anti-armor, anti-air, armed escort, armed/visual reconnaissance, and fire support coordination capabilities under day/night and adverse weather conditions for the USMC.