When compared to the largest U.S. attack helicopters (like the Apache), it looks quite heavy. It has a cargo compartment that seems to have no use. Looks like the Soviet design was retained to avoid massive redesign. It doesn't have a reinforced 'cheek' like the Apache does to protect it from bullets of larger caliber. The US government has approved the sale of six Boeing AH-64E Apache and six Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Manila. The sale package is not finalised, as it is subject to customer In January 2013, a media report stated that South Korea's attack helicopter competition included the T129 in the final three bidders with the Bell AH-1Z Viper and the Boeing AH-64 Apache. However, the AH-64E Apache was chosen in April 2013. Variants T129A EDH (Erken Duhul Helikopteri or Early Delivery Helicopter) The AH-1Z is I believe substantially lighter and needs a lot less maintenance than the latest Apache’s. It’s available, can be integrated with a lot of weapons similarly, and depending on the need for things like taxiing (vs hovering) still does a lot of things really, really well for many customers. The Bell AH-1Z Viper is the only attack helicopter in the world with fully integrated air-to-air missile (AAM) capabilities.Uniquely equipped with six weapon stations, the Viper can carry a diverse weapons load, ranging from AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM), and a variety of laser-guided and conventional rockets. STANDARD: 1 x 30mm Hughes chain gun / automatic cannon in powered, traversing chin-mounted turret. OPTIONAL: Four underwing hardpoints and two wing stub endpoints for various mission-specific air-launched ordnance including: 16 x AGM-114 "Hellfire" Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs). 4 x Hydra-70 2.75" 19-Shot FFAR (Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket) rocket pods. 2 x AIM-92 "Stinger" short-ranged, air AH-1 HueyCobra / Cobra. The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake . The AH-1 was rapidly developed as an interim gunship in response to the United States Versions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter have been in service with the U.S. Army since 1986. It is a four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter with a tandem cockpit for a two-man crew. .

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