The Bell AH-1Z Viper[3] is a twin-engine attack helicopter, based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter. It is one of the latest members of the prolific Bell Huey family. It is often called "Zulu Cobra", based on the military phonetic alphabet pronunciation of its variant letter.

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.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) replaced the two-bladed AH-1W Super Cobra with the AH-1Z Viper, which features a new, four-bladed composite rotor system, performance-matched...

Eliminate threats at unimaginable range. With anti-armor and air-to-air missiles, the Bell AH-1Z is designed to operate – and destroy targets – in the most extreme environments. Don't let distance stand in the way of your mission's success. Go farther and faster with our advanced aircraft.

Oct 22, 2021 · The United States Marine Corps (USMC) replaced the two-bladed AH-1W Super Cobra with the AH-1Z Viper, which features a four-bladed composite rotor system, new engine and...

Based on the Vietnam War-era AH-1 Cobra, the AH-1Z Viper is the Marine Corps’ primary rotor-wing ground attack aircraft. The AH-1Z attack helicopter provides rotary wing close air support,...

Nov 3, 2022 · Bell delivered the 189th AH-1Z Viper helicopter to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during a ceremony at Amarillo Assembly Center, Texas, US, on November 2, 2022. The event, which marked the completion of the Program of Record (POR), saw the final delivery of the world’s oldest attack helicopter to the service.

Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter developed for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). AH-1Z Viper is based on the AH-1W SuperCobra and is the latest model in the Cobra family of attack helicopters. USMC launched the H-1 upgrade program to develop new helicopters that will replace the aging AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys.

Apr 20, 2022 · The AH-1Z "Viper" is the latest and most potent form of the Vietnam War-era AH-1 Cobra helicopter debuted in the late 1960s.

Jun 8, 2023 · Uniquely equipped with six weapon stations, the Viper can carry a diverse weapons load, ranging from AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM), and a variety of laser-guided and conventional rockets. It is also equipped with a 20mm cannon.