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Bell AH-1Z Viper
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The H-1 Upgrade Program (UH-1Y and AH-1Z) will result in 280 new "zero-time" airframes for the US Marine Corps to operate
well beyond 2020 to an advanced configuration featuring common engines and flight dynamic components.
First Flight : Dec. 8, 2000 Engines: 2 * General Electric T700-401 Speed : 143 kts Combat Radius: with 2716 lb payload hot day: 110 nm Weight: Empty: 12300 lbs -- Max: 18500 Maneuverability: -0.5 to +2.8 g's 16 m Contribution: Timothy Pruitt |
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See Also:  Database: Production list Stories: Military to Civilian Bell 209 AH-1 Cobra Bell UH-1 Huey History of Gunships |
Related News: Bell KingCobra selected by Turkey
Jul 21, 2000 First AH-1Z Super Cobra rolled out
Nov 21, 2000 AH-1Z Super Cobra First Flight
Dec 8, 2000 US key programs in troubles
Mar 11, 2002 H-1 Flight Test Update
Mar 29, 2002 Bell H-1 Program Update
Jul 22, 2002 All 5 upgrade H-1 test aircraft flying Oct 08, 2002 USMC Takes Delivery of AH-1Z/UH-1Y Oct 25, 2005 AH-1Z/UH-1Y complete developmental testing Mar 01, 2006 First Production H-1 Helicopters Rollout Sep 27, 2006 |
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