AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4)
AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4.
The AH-1Z first flew on 8 December 2000. Bell delivered three prototype aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in July 2002, for the flight test phase of the program. Low-rate initial production began in October 2003, with deliveries to run through 2018. In February 2008, the United States Navy adjusted the contract, with the last 40 AH-1Zs to be built as new airframes instead of the previously planned rebuild of AH-1Ws. In September 2008, the Navy requested an additional 46 airframes for the Marine Corps, bringing the total number ordered to 226. In 2010, the Marine Corps plans to order 189 AH-1Zs with 58 of them being new airframes, with deliveries to continue until 2019. On 10 December, the Department of the Navy approved full-rate production. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4. The H-1 upgrade program combined upgrades of two USMC H-1 aircraft: the AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter and the UH-1N light utility helicopter. The common element of the two would be identical twin engines and drive trains, including a new four-bladed rotor previously developed but not fielded. In addition, the AH-1 attack helicopter would gain a new integrated cockpit and night targeting system. The upgrade was intended and expected to extend the life of the two H-1 models well into the 21st century. The AH-1 would contribute to precision engagement and full-dimensional protection. Bearingless, composite main rotor systems were successfully tested at BHTI in the early 1980's and were standard on the Bell 430 helicopter. Based on the performance of this rotor system, the USMC decided to incorporate it in their new AH-1Z helicopter. This unique rotor system was stated by the manufacturer to provide unprecedented agility, substantially increased speed, a smoother ride, a more stable weapons platform, and excellent reliability. It would also reduce crew fatigue and enhance combat mission effectiveness. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4.
AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4.
The AH-1Z first flew on 8 December 2000. Bell delivered three prototype aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in July 2002, for the flight test phase of the program. Low-rate initial production began in October 2003, with deliveries to run through 2018. In February 2008, the United States Navy adjusted the contract, with the last 40 AH-1Zs to be built as new airframes instead of the previously planned rebuild of AH-1Ws. In September 2008, the Navy requested an additional 46 airframes for the Marine Corps, bringing the total number ordered to 226. In 2010, the Marine Corps plans to order 189 AH-1Zs with 58 of them being new airframes, with deliveries to continue until 2019. On 10 December, the Department of the Navy approved full-rate production. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4. The H-1 upgrade program combined upgrades of two USMC H-1 aircraft: the AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter and the UH-1N light utility helicopter. The common element of the two would be identical twin engines and drive trains, including a new four-bladed rotor previously developed but not fielded. In addition, the AH-1 attack helicopter would gain a new integrated cockpit and night targeting system. The upgrade was intended and expected to extend the life of the two H-1 models well into the 21st century. The AH-1 would contribute to precision engagement and full-dimensional protection. Bearingless, composite main rotor systems were successfully tested at BHTI in the early 1980's and were standard on the Bell 430 helicopter. Based on the performance of this rotor system, the USMC decided to incorporate it in their new AH-1Z helicopter. This unique rotor system was stated by the manufacturer to provide unprecedented agility, substantially increased speed, a smoother ride, a more stable weapons platform, and excellent reliability. It would also reduce crew fatigue and enhance combat mission effectiveness. AH-1Z Viper (Wallpaper 4). AH-1Z Viper helicopter photo wallpaper gallery 4. AH-1Z Viper helicopter pictures and images collection 4.
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