Bell has handed over the last batch of UH-1Y Venom helicopters to the Czech Republic
The Czech Army has received another US helicopters in service.
Here's What We Know
We are talking about two UH-1Y Venom. Previously, the Czech Republic received 6 helicopters. The last batch was delivered to the Czech Republic by the C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft. By the way, the UH-1Y Venom will replace the Soviet Mi-17/171, which the Czech Republic gave to Ukraine as military aid.
Další krok k modernizaci si můžeme odškrtnout ✅
- Armáda ČR (@ArmadaCR) June 13, 2024
Poslední dva vrtulníky H-1 jsou doma! Máme tak osm víceúčelových venomů a čtyři útočné vipery. Od Američanů dostaneme ještě darem osm dalších kusů jako dar za pomoc Ukrajině. #VimeCoChceme #NovaArmada pic.twitter.com/4JitnJIvgw
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
