Replacing the Mi-24 and Mi-35: The Czech Republic will receive six Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and two multi-purpose Bell UH-1Y Venom helicopters from the US

By: Myroslav Trinko | 22.08.2022, 16:48

The United States will transfer eight helicopters to the Czech Republic.

What we know

We are talking about six Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters and two multi-purpose Bell UH-1Y. This was reported by the U.S. Embassy in Prague. The helicopters will be transferred for free as a replacement for the Soviet Mi-24 and Mi-35. The Czech Republic has given some of them to Ukraine.

For those who don't know

Bell AH-1Z Viper is an American attack helicopter based on the Bell AH-1 Super Cobra. It is equipped with composite four-blade main and tail rotors, upgraded avionics, improved sighting system and a night vision system NTS (Night Targeting System).

Bell AH-1Z Viper

Bell UH-1Y Venom is a universal medium helicopter with two engines. It was created under the H-1 modernization program for the U.S. Marine Corps. After being accepted into service in 2008, the UH-1Y is in mass production.

Bell UH-1Y Venom

Source: @USEmbassyPrague

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