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  • NEWS | Bell AH-1Z Viper in Vzdušné síly AČR
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    Czechia Confirmed Order for AH-1Z and UH-1Y


    US Secretary of Defense and Czech Republic Minister of Defence signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) which confirmed the purchase of the helicopters for the Czech Air Force. Deliveries will start in 2023

    * Czech Republic acquisition of 4 AH-1Z Viper and 8 UH-1Y Venom helicopters represents the first foreign military sale (FMS) of a mixed H-1 fleet


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    Czechia Confirmed Order for AH-1Z and UH-1Y


    Bell, December 15, 2019 - WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, and Czech Republic Minister of Defence, Lubomir Metnar, signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance finalizing the foreign military sale by Bell Textron Inc, a Textron Inc company, of H-1 helicopters to the Czech Air Force.

    “We are privileged to support the Czech people and applaud the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic for selecting AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.” said Vince Tobin, Executive Vice President of Bell’s Military Business.

    The H-1 mixed fleet shares 85-percent commonality between parts, reducing the logistics, maintenance, and training costs of the AH-1Z and UY-1Y helicopters while offering a lethal combination of integrated weapons systems to counter ground, air, and maritime targets effectively. The AH-1Z is the only helicopter in production equipped with the AIM-9 Sidewinder providing the most advanced air-to-air combat capabilities.

    “This mix allows the Czech Republic to accomplish a diverse mission set, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to close air support and air-to-air warfare,” said Joel Best, Director of Military Sales and Strategy, Europe. “The advanced capabilities of the H-1 program help ensure the safety and security of Czech sons and daughters for years to come.”

    The purchase of four AH-1Z and eight UH-1Y military helicopters represents the first foreign military sale of a mixed H-1 fleet. Bell anticipates the delivery of the first H-1 aircraft to the Czech Republic will begin in 2023 and complete delivery by 2024.






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