The US has transferred a new batch of UH-1Y Venom attack helicopters to the Czech Republic

By: Myroslav Trinko | 25.03.2024, 10:03
The US has transferred a new batch of UH-1Y Venom attack helicopters to the Czech Republic

The United States has sent a new batch of UH-1Y Venom helicopters to the Czech Republic.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the Czech Armed Forces on their Twitter account. We are talking about two aircraft. Previously, the Czech Republic received 4 helicopters. By the way, UH-1Y Venom will replace the Soviet Mi-17/171, which the Czech Republic gave to Ukraine as military aid.

Flashback

The Bell UH-1Y Venom is an American attack helicopter developed for the US Marine Corps. It is a modernised version of the classic UH-1 Huey helicopter. The Venom is designed for a variety of missions including infantry transport, ground target attack and medical evacuation. The Venom is highly manoeuvrable and capable of operating in a variety of climatic and combat conditions.

Source: @ArmadaCR