Rotor brakes are typically used to stop the helicopter's rotor and prevent further rotation. This allows passengers to vacate ...

The U.S. Army retired the AH-1 Cobra in 2000 due to maintenance costs and poor nighttime performance, but the Marines ...

He said the acquisition of the AH-1Z Viper helicopters will significantly enhance the Nigerian Air Force’s combat effectiveness, operational efficiency, and mission readiness, reaffirming the ...

The AH-1Z Viper is the evolution of attack helicopter power—faster, smarter, and deadlier. Equipped with advanced targeting systems, upgraded armor, and serious firepower, this supercharged ...

A direct descendant of the AH-1 Cobra, the Bell AH-1Z Viper is the evolution of America’s premier attack helicopters. Known as the Zulu Cobra, it combines the best features of the Huey and Cobra ...

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The AH-1Z Viper’s original design is rooted in the iconic AH-1 Cobra, which is one of the first dedicated attack helicopters that rose to prominence during the Vietnam ...

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The AH-1Z Viper is a staple of the US Marine Corps as an attack helicopter It features a 20mm M197 three-barreled gatling gun, Hydra rockets, Hellfire missiles, and ...

At the forefront of this evolution stand two remarkable machines: the Bell AH-1Z Viper and the Russian Kamov Ka-52 Alligator. For the US Marines, the Bell AH-1Z Viper isn’t just a helicopter.

The first Bell AH-1Z set to receive upgrades to be provided by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, under a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps, has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly ...

The Bell Textron AH-1Z Viper, an attack helicopter designed to operate and destroy targets in extreme environments, achieved IOC in February 2011.

Bahrain has formally inducted its new fleet of Bell AH-1Z helicopters into service. Bahrain’s monarch, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, welcomed the introduction of the aircraft in a Feb. 5 ...

Seen in US Marine Corps service, the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter will shortly be flown by the Nigerian Air Force also. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed ...