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. The H-1 upgrade program gives the Viper a distinct attack and armed-escort mission, modern sensors and weapons, networked systems, and shipboard expeditionary operation while retaining commonality with the UH-1Y Venom.
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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 Kph
- 257
- Max Speed Kph
- 352
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 8,391
- 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. The H-1 upgrade program gives the Viper a distinct attack and armed-escort mission, modern sensors and weapons, networked systems, and shipboard expeditionary operation while retaining commonality with the UH-1Y Venom.
- Dimensions
- Height M
- 4.27
- Length M
- 17.68
- Rotor Diameter M
- 14.63
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 20:20:26 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 20:20:26 UTC