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AH-1Z and UH-1Y

<img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Czech Republic to Acquire Bell UH-1Y and AH-1Z Helicopters

August 23, 2019 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Attack helicopter, Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell Helicopters, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Czech Air Force, Czech Republic, Helicopter

The Czech Republic will procure 12 military helicopters from U.S. aircraft manufacturer Bell in a deal priced at 14.5 billion

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USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters

<img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters" data-attachment-id="13482" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-wins-delivery-order-support-h-1-rotor-brake-redesign-effort/cobra-gold-18-1st-maw-arrives-to-thailand-in-support-of-cg18-2/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"25","credit":"1st Marine Aircraft Wing","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark III","caption":"An AH-1Z Viper and a UH-1Y Venom taxis off the runway at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2018. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 \u2018Gunfighters\u2019 arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 37th iteration of Cobra Gold as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez)","created_timestamp":"1518325200","copyright":"Public Domain","focal_length":"134","iso":"125","shutter_speed":"0.02","title":"Cobra Gold 18 | 1st MAW arrives to Thailand in support of CG18","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters" data-image-description="<p>180121-M-MI258-215 U-TAPAO, THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2018) An AH-1Z Viper and a UH-1Y Venom taxis off the runway at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 ‘Gunfighters’ arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 37th iteration of Cobra Gold as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Northrop Grumman Receives $104M Contract for UH-1Y, AH-1Z and UH-60V Mission Computers

July 2, 2019 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Bahrain, Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Helicopter, Mission Computer, Northrop Grumman, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), USA

Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $104 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award for the technical refresh of mission

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AH-1Z and UH-1Y

<img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Americas Training & Simulation

FlightSafety International Selected to Design Flight Training Devices for AH-1Z, UH-1Y Helicopters

November 2, 2018 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Flight Training Device (FTD), FlightSafety International, Helicopter, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), U.S. Navy (USN), USA

FlightSafety International has been selected by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to design and manufacture Flight

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USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters

<img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters" data-attachment-id="13482" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-wins-delivery-order-support-h-1-rotor-brake-redesign-effort/cobra-gold-18-1st-maw-arrives-to-thailand-in-support-of-cg18-2/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"25","credit":"1st Marine Aircraft Wing","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark III","caption":"An AH-1Z Viper and a UH-1Y Venom taxis off the runway at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2018. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 \u2018Gunfighters\u2019 arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 37th iteration of Cobra Gold as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez)","created_timestamp":"1518325200","copyright":"Public Domain","focal_length":"134","iso":"125","shutter_speed":"0.02","title":"Cobra Gold 18 | 1st MAW arrives to Thailand in support of CG18","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="USMC AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters" data-image-description="<p>180121-M-MI258-215 U-TAPAO, THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2018) An AH-1Z Viper and a UH-1Y Venom taxis off the runway at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 ‘Gunfighters’ arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 37th iteration of Cobra Gold as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. HMLA-369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/USMC-AH-1Z-Viper-UH-1Y-Venom-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Bell Helicopter Wins Delivery Order in Support of H-1 Rotor Brake Redesign Effort

March 27, 2018 Arun Mathew 0 Comments Attack helicopter, Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell Helicopters, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Helicopter, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), USA

Bell Helicopter Textron is being awarded a delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement to procure non-recurring engineering

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UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper

<img width="800" height="445" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Thales Awarded Delivery Order for Repair in Support of H-1 helicopter

February 24, 2018 Arun Mathew 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Helicopter, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS), Thales, U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), USA

Thales Defense and Security is being awarded a delivery order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement for the repair

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UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper

<img width="800" height="445" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

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USMC 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Arrives to Thailand in Support of Exercise Cobra Gold 18

February 13, 2018 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Exercise Cobra Gold, KC-130J Super Hercules, Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, Thailand, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), USA

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing joined forces with service members from seven full participating nations to support the

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AH-1Z and UH-1Y

<img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Bell Helicopter awarded H-1 aircraft support contract

December 1, 2017February 24, 2018 Arun Mathew 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell Helicopters, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Textron, U.S. Navy (USN), USA

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. is being awarded a contract modification to exercise an option for systems engineering and program management

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UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper

<img width="800" height="445" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-attachment-id="8591" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/northrop-grumman-deliver-mission-computers-h-1-helicopters/marine-helicopters-soar-farther-than-before-with-auxiliary-fuel-tanks/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper" data-image-description="<p>A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UH-1Y-Venom-and-AH-1Z-Viper-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Northrop Grumman to Deliver Mission Computers for H-1 Helicopters

November 22, 2017February 24, 2018 Arun Mathew 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Northrop Grumman, USA

Northrop Grumman Systems has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 54 technical refresh mission computers for incorporation into

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AH-1Z and UH-1Y

<img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-attachment-id="8589" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/bell-helicopter-awarded-h-1-aircraft-support-contract/ah-1z-uh-1y/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y.jpg" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="AH-1Z and UH-1Y" data-image-description="<p>Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-300x169.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-1024x576.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AH-1Z-UH-1Y-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

USMC fields Northrop Grumman Mission Computer on UH‑1Y, AH-1Z helicopters

November 10, 2017February 24, 2018 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Bell AH-1Z Viper, Bell UH-1Y Venom, Mission Computer, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), USA

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has fielded the next-generation mission computer, developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation, for the first time on the

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Bell UH-1Y Venom

U.S. approves sale of UH-1Y utility helicopters to Czech Republic

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Bell UH-1Y Venom, Czech Republic, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Czech Republic for UH-1Y utility helicopters,

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