Bell AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Family
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is the U.S. Marine Corps next-generation attack helicopter replacing the AH-1W Super Cobra. It is a twin-engine, tandem-seat rotorcraft for armed reconnaissance, close air support, aerial escort, and shipboard expeditionary operation. Bell identifies two 1,800 shp General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines. The 401C model is a T700-family engine distinct from the powerplants used by other AH-1 variants and T700 installations.
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Identity
- Aliases
- AH-1Z ViperViperAH-1ZSuper Cobra Viper
- Family Name
- Bell AH-1Z Viper
- Full Name
- Bell AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Family
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- rotorcraft
- Crew Capacity
- 2
- Cruise Speed
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- Max Speed
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- Max Takeoff Mass
- …
- Operating Modes
- landwater
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- vtol
- Description
- The Bell AH-1Z Viper is the U.S. Marine Corps next-generation attack helicopter replacing the AH-1W Super Cobra. It is a twin-engine, tandem-seat rotorcraft for armed reconnaissance, close air support, aerial escort, and shipboard expeditionary operation. Bell identifies two 1,800 shp General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines. The 401C model is a T700-family engine distinct from the powerplants used by other AH-1 variants and T700 installations.
- Dimensions
- Height
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- Length
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- Rotor Diameter
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- Manufacturer
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 2
- Placement
- fuselage
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Stage
- airframe
- Variant Notes
- Two T700-GE-401C turboshafts; Bell lists 1,800 shp uninstalled for each engine.
- Name
- AH-1Z Viper T700-GE-401C installation
- Notes
- The AH-1Z is powered by two General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines. Bell lists 1,800 shp uninstalled for each engine.
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 20:20:26 UTC
- Updated Time
- September 8, 2026 at 08:22:14 UTC