Bell AH-1Z Viper

The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z is part of the H-1 upgrade program. It is also called "Zulu Cobra" in reference to its variant letter.

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[DeltaSixEcho]

@WidowMaAKeR Try to now, all you get is Battlefield 3 results

[WidowMaAKeR]

LOL Finally when I youtube search AH-1Z ZULU / ETC I actually get the real deal and not some lame ass RC helicopter crap, thank you!

[thebadguy2k6]

@ShamusAndAce As an Apache fan myself, I'd say the Zulu scores better on versatility (sea ops) and service life for sure. As far as performance, well....there's flight performance, then there is combat performance. I have every reason to believe that the Z upgrades put the Viper on par with Apache as far combat goes (otherwise, the Apache would have been upgraded as well). Flight performance in unique to each airframe, so, idk. But a high 5 for logistics (Huey/Viper 84% parts commonality). Nice!

[ShamusAndAce]

@TheSilentOne50 haha I'm going to take a gander and say that that information comes from Top 10 or whatever that show is on the military channel, because I've seen it as well. you have to remember that show was probably made 15 years ago, when the Apache itself was still relatively new. In today's age, I believe it would more reasonably be the Zulu model

[TheSilentOne50]

@ShamusAndAce Ah. I see. Thanks for the info. However, I may sound like a douche, but the Apache is a lot more aesthetically appealing. Strangely, the Apache is considered the top helo in the world.

[ShamusAndAce]

@ShamusAndAce sorry it wouldnt let me post. just google ah-1z viper vs. apache

[ShamusAndAce]

here's some good gouge for you to go through. The first response has lots of links posted with the specifications of each. Both are good platforms, but i'm a little more biased towards the Marine side. and the mission overall mission of the Skid is a lot cooler in my humble opinion

[ShamusAndAce]

@TheSilentOne50 No, look at history. Both were made during the Cold War, but for two different types of threats. The Apache was built to combat Soviet made tanks, and that is its main mission. Skids are designed to provide close-air support to Marines on the ground. It was first designed in Vietnam to provide CAS for troops because not only can they get into the enemy's face, but they can stay there. I think this provides a little more "cool factor" than whatever the Apache has

[TheSilentOne50]

@ShamusAndAce So what I take is that an AH-1z is more an anti-personnel helicopter? And I'd assume that both helos are made for killing tanks.

[ShamusAndAce]

@TheSilentOne50 who is "everyone" that considers the Apache to be superior to Skids? both platforms have different missions, and it's very apparent that you don't know the mission for either one. The only reason the Apache was made is to kill tanks. not to mention it's flown by the army. that's it's first flaw right there