Bell 209 AH-1 Cobra

1965 · Single-engine turbine helicopter

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U.S. Hails Nigerian Readiness Ahead of AH-1Z Delivery

Feb 26, 2026 · U.S. NAVAIR completed a 3-day visit to Nigeria to support integration and sustainment ahead of the delivery of 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from late 2026
Twelve Bell AH-1Z Vipers Approved for Slovakia

Jul 31, 2024 · The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper and related equipment to Slovakia valued $600M. These helicopters would be provided at a discounted price as compensation for the MiG-29 fighter jets t
Bell Begins Upgrade of Marines H-1 Helicopters

Mar 28, 2024 · The first US Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter to receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) arrived at Bell Amarillo Assembly Center
Production Begins for Nigerian AH-1Z Helicopters

Dec 19, 2023 · Northrop Grumman has been awarded a U.S. Defense contract to deliver 32 H-1 tech refresh mission computers for the Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters destined for Nigeria
Bell Celebrates Czech H-1 Program During NATO Days 2023

Sep 15, 2023 · Bell commemorating the successful delivery of four UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters to the Czech Air Force during NATO Days 2023
First Two AH-1Z Delivered to the Czech Republic

Jul 26, 2023 · A C-17 cargo aircraft delivered the first two of four new Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to the Czech Air Force, replacing the Mi-24/35 gunships. The second pair is expected by mid-September

May 14, 2023 · Czech AH-1Z Viper First Flight
May 4, 2023 · Refurbishment of Donated Czech AH-1Z and UH-1Y
Mar 31, 2023 · Twenty-Four Refurbished AH-1W Super Cobras for Bahrain
Feb 20, 2023 · Bell Completes Bahrain AH-1Z Program
Dec 28, 2022 · Marines Deactivates HMLA-469 and Reactivates HMLA-367
Nov 2, 2022 · Bell Delivered the Last AH-1Z to the Marines
Jun 9, 2022 · FAA Certification for the AH-1 Cobra BLR FastFin+
Apr 26, 2022 · Marines Deactivates HMLA-367
Apr 17, 2022 · Czech Delegation Visits H-1 Production Line
Apr 15, 2022 · AH-1Z Viper Approved for Nigeria
Mar 20, 2022 · AGM-179A JAGM Operational on Marines AH-1Z Viper
Mar 10, 2022 · AH-1 Cobra FastFin®+ System Near Certification
Feb 25, 2022 · Bell Begins Production on Czech AH-1Z
Dec 14, 2021 · Simulator for Czech UH-1Y and AH-1Z
Dec 4, 2021 · Marines AH-1Z Test JAGM Missile
Nov 30, 2021 · Marines Training in Colorado Rocky Mountains
Oct 23, 2021 · First Bahrain Bell AH-1Z Viper
Sep 15, 2021 · 100th AH-1Z On-Time Delivery to US Marines
Jul 2, 2021 · Marine Aviator 2021 for HMLA-367 Pilot
Jun 8, 2021 · First Flight of USMC AH-1Z with Link-16
Oct 19, 2020 · Marines Retire AH-1W After 34 Years of Service
Apr 6, 2020 · Marines AH-1Z Viper Storm Exercise
Mar 3, 2020 · Czech Rep New Helicopters Camouflage
Jan 16, 2020 · BAE Systems Awarded US Navy APKWS Contract
Dec 22, 2019 · Marine Vipers Tests Strike Capabilities
Dec 15, 2019 · Czechia Confirmed Order for AH-1Z and UH-1Y
Aug 22, 2019 · Czechs are First Foreign Military with UH-1Y + AH-1Z
Jul 30, 2019 · Air Assault Company of a Marine Expeditionary Unit

Feb 10, 2019 · FMS Contract Awarded for Bahrain’ 12 AH-1Z Viper
Jan 22, 2019 · Bell Gets Contract for Lot 16 AH-1Z Production
Nov 28, 2018 · HMLA-167 Transitioned to AH-1Z Viper
Aug 27, 2018 · Marines Ordered 29 Lot 15 AH-1Z Viper
Jul 26, 2018 · Camp Pendleton Last AH-1W Super Cobra
Apr 27, 2018 · State Dept Approved AH-1Z FMS Sale to Bahrain
Feb 6, 2018 · HMLAT-303 Says Farewell to Their Last AH-1W
Feb 21, 2017 · Lockheed Martin Awarded AH-1Z Target Sight System
Feb 8, 2017 · Bell Helicopter Awarded Contract for 25 AH-1Z Viper
Jan 17, 2017 · CPI Aero Award Contract for AH-1Z Components
Nov 14, 2016 · Bell AH-1Z Viper Offered to Romania
Nov 3, 2016 · Operation Odyssey Lightning
Jan 15, 2016 · Pakistan AH-1Z Target Sight System Funded
Oct 5, 2015 · BLR FastFin System for the AH-1 Cobra
Sep 8, 2015 · 50th Anniversary of First Flight of AH-1 Cobra
Aug 25, 2015 · UH-1Y and AH-1Z Contract for both USMC and Pakistan
Jul 9, 2015 · Marine Corps H-1 Upgrades
Apr 6, 2015 · U.S. Approved 15 AH-1Z For Pakistan
Mar 30, 2015 · Wireless TOW 2A RF Fired From AH-1W Super Cobra
May 18, 2014 · Elbit to Upgrade Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobras
Dec 2, 2013 · Christie projectors for AH-1W Weapons Trainer
Oct 28, 2013 · Lockheed Martin Targeting System for AH-1Z
Sep 25, 2013 · AH-1W Elbit Night Targeting System
Dec 21, 2011 · MAD restores retro-painted AH-1 for Centennial of Naval Aviation
Oct 21, 2010 · US Army AH-1 Cobra Retirement Program Ends
Oct 4, 2010 · AH-1Z Successfully Completed OPEVAL
Jun 17, 2004 · First Flight for AH-1Z Turned Exhaust
Dec 7, 2000 · AH-1Z completes first flight