Marine AH-1Z Attack Helicopter Looks Amazing In Throwback Sea Cobra Camouflage
The Marines’ first designated attack helicopter squadron is celebrating 50 years of business with an old-school paint scheme.
Tag: AH-1Z
Dozens Of AH-1Z And UH-1Y Helicopters Will Be Retired As Part Of The USMC’s Force Redesign
Around one-fifth of the combined AH-1Z and UH-1Y fleets, which are still very young, are headed for long-term storage in the coming years.
Marines Reportedly ‘Decommissioning’ AH-1Zs As They Shutter Helicopter Operations In Hawaii (Updated)
The Marines say ending helicopter operations in Hawaii will help make the service more flexible in the Pacific, especially in any conflict with China.
The AH-1W Super Cobra Has Been Retired From The Marine Corps After 34 Years Of Service
The iconic helicopter gunship has stood down from the Marine Corps to be replaced by the much-improved AH-1Z.
Marine Anti-Drone Buggies On USS Boxer Knocked Down “Threatening” Iranian Drone (Updated)
The Pentagon says that personnel on the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer knocked down an Iranian drone that came within a “threatening range” as the ship sailed through the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman into the Persian Gulf. Subsequent reports said that a U.S. Marine Corps all-terrain vehicle with an anti-drone jamming system sitting on the ship’s flight deck brought down the unmanned aircraft with an electronic warfare attack.
Upgraded Old Cobra Gunships Offer Big Capabilities Without The Price Tag
An update package for Jordan includes components found on the latest AH-1Z version and could be an attractive option for other countries.
Pentagon To Sell-Off Its AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopter Fleet
The still very relevant and capable “Whiskey Cobras” are certain to be very sought after weapons once they hit the market.
Latest Bell UH-1Y “Venom” Variant Of The Iconic Huey Finds An Export Customer
The helicopter, which traces its roots to a 60 year old design, is still sought after internationally among stiff competition.
Whomp Over the Desert Floor in an AH-1Z Attack Helicopter
The AH-1 Cobra lineage is alive and well within the USMC and this 360 video proves just how exhilarating flying one of steel dragons must be.