Bell has handed over the last batch of UH-1Y Venom helicopters to the Czech Republic

By: Myroslav Trinko | 14.06.2024, 08:15
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.

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