AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2)
AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2.
In 1996, the USMC launched the H-1 upgrade program by signing a contract with Bell Helicopter for upgrading 180 AH-1Ws into AH-1Zs and upgrading 100 UH-1Ns into UH-1Ys. The H-1 program created completely modernized attack and utility helicopters with considerable design commonality to reduce operating costs. The AH-1Z and UH-1Y share a common tail boom, engines, rotor system, drive train, avionics architecture, software, controls and displays for over 84% identical components. A four bladed version of the AH-1W was designated the AH-1Z. The addition of the extra blades dramatically improves the performance envelope of the AH-1W. The AH-1W was also to be retrofitted with a Kollsman-manufactured Night Targeting System (NTS). The aircraft was also undergoing a cockpit reconfiguration to allow for easier copilot/gunner access to the NTS. The upgrade of the AH-1W, including the new cockpit, was initially referred to as the Four Bladed AH-1W (4BW) and the upgrade of the UH-1N drive train was initially referred to as the Four Bladed UH-1N (4BN). AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2. Collectively, the 4BN/4BW effort constituted the USMC H-1 Upgrades Program. The Marine Corps planned to upgrade 180 of the AH-1W gunships to the new AH-1Z standard (formerly referred to as AH-1W (4BW)). The first flight was conducted in December 2000, with planned low-rate initial production beginning in February 2002, and deliveries planned to run from 2004 through 2013. In July 1998, Bell Helicopter competitively selected Lockheed Martin for development of the AH-1Z Target Sight System (TSS). The TSS would provide advanced third generation thermal image processing, eye-safe laser range finding, target designation, and full fire control integration. In August 1998, four AH-1Ws were delivered to Bell Helicopter for conversion into AH-1Z test aircraft. In September 1998, engineers completed a highly successful critical design review of the airframe, which featured a state-of-the-art, computer generated electronic mock-up to convey design details. The design review paved the way for manufacturing development. Also in 1998, the program delivered seven AH-1Ws to the Marine Corps, bringing the aircraft inventory to 201. Additionally, several other improvements for the AH-1W (night targeting system and communications/navigation) continued. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2.
AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2.
In 1996, the USMC launched the H-1 upgrade program by signing a contract with Bell Helicopter for upgrading 180 AH-1Ws into AH-1Zs and upgrading 100 UH-1Ns into UH-1Ys. The H-1 program created completely modernized attack and utility helicopters with considerable design commonality to reduce operating costs. The AH-1Z and UH-1Y share a common tail boom, engines, rotor system, drive train, avionics architecture, software, controls and displays for over 84% identical components. A four bladed version of the AH-1W was designated the AH-1Z. The addition of the extra blades dramatically improves the performance envelope of the AH-1W. The AH-1W was also to be retrofitted with a Kollsman-manufactured Night Targeting System (NTS). The aircraft was also undergoing a cockpit reconfiguration to allow for easier copilot/gunner access to the NTS. The upgrade of the AH-1W, including the new cockpit, was initially referred to as the Four Bladed AH-1W (4BW) and the upgrade of the UH-1N drive train was initially referred to as the Four Bladed UH-1N (4BN). AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2. Collectively, the 4BN/4BW effort constituted the USMC H-1 Upgrades Program. The Marine Corps planned to upgrade 180 of the AH-1W gunships to the new AH-1Z standard (formerly referred to as AH-1W (4BW)). The first flight was conducted in December 2000, with planned low-rate initial production beginning in February 2002, and deliveries planned to run from 2004 through 2013. In July 1998, Bell Helicopter competitively selected Lockheed Martin for development of the AH-1Z Target Sight System (TSS). The TSS would provide advanced third generation thermal image processing, eye-safe laser range finding, target designation, and full fire control integration. In August 1998, four AH-1Ws were delivered to Bell Helicopter for conversion into AH-1Z test aircraft. In September 1998, engineers completed a highly successful critical design review of the airframe, which featured a state-of-the-art, computer generated electronic mock-up to convey design details. The design review paved the way for manufacturing development. Also in 1998, the program delivered seven AH-1Ws to the Marine Corps, bringing the aircraft inventory to 201. Additionally, several other improvements for the AH-1W (night targeting system and communications/navigation) continued. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 2). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 2. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 2.
- AH-1Z Viper helicopter (Wallpaper 1)
- AH-1Z Viper helicopter (Wallpaper 3)
- AH-1Z Viper helicopter (Wallpaper 4)
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