Aircraft program
Twin turboshaft attack helicopter.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell AH-1Z | 1996 / 1996 | Production: 6 (2009) Six AH-1Zs were delivered to the USMC in March 2009 from a prior production lot, concurrent with a Lot 6 contract award for five additional AH-1Zs. Full-rate production had not yet been approved; the program was still in LRIP/test phases. [medium]. Attack helicopter, also known as 449 SuperCobra. |
| Bell Helicopter Textron | News |
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