SS Viper
Mission: Close Air Support, Attack
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The Nordic AH-1Z Vipers’ primary mission is to perform armed escort for utility helicopters like the Bell 412 Arapahos and EH-191 Whirlwinds, although the Bell 412 retains its added capability of carrying side-mounted rocket pods and M134 Miniguns. Standard armament for the AH-1Zs in service with the RNoAF comprises the AH-1Z’s standard chin-mounted three-barrelled M197 20mm Gatling cannon, eight Joint-Air-to-Ground-Missiles (JAGM), two Hydra 70mm rocket pods and two wingtip mounted AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for self-defence against air threats. The standard issue Hydra 70mm rockets are free-flight rockets, although these can be modified with the BAE APKWS II laser-guidance system. This option gives the AH-1Z, 412 Arapaho and UH-1Y helicopter pilots a significantly increased carrying load of precision-guided rocket/missile capability - if somewhat less powerful than the JAGMs. Long overdue post of the upgraded version of my near-future "what-if" RNoAF Bell AH-1Z model, first previewed by its USMC counterpart last year.
First aquired by the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) in 2018, the Bell AH-1Z have significantly increased the RNoAF’s helicopter squadrons’ combat capability and ability to perform close air support, supplementing the SEPECAT Jaguar Gr.4N and J/A-47 Tempest fixed-wing ground attackers. The combination of the older Bell 412 Arapahos and AH-1Z Vipers in the Nordic Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons also represent the increased co-operation between the Nordic Defence Council and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in recent years for continued stability in the North Atlantic and the Arctic region. Long overdue post of the upgraded version of my near-future "what-if" RNoAF Bell AH-1Z model, first previewed by its USMC counterpart last year.
Bell AH-1Z Viper an American twin-engine attack helicopter, based on the AH-1W SuperCobra. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system.
Recently I had a chance to setup an improvised light-box for photos of some of my recent builds. Over the next week I will be uploading photos of some of the more "smaller" military builds that I have made during the later portion of this year. Enjoy the second of the series of models, the USMC AH-1Z Viper, spotted in my USAF photos. *Inspired by both Brickmania's AH-1Z Viper and Project Azazel's AH-1W SuperCobra " *Not all models were able to fit inside it, and the lighting wasn't the best, nor the camera quality.
Bell AH 1Z Viper The most advanced helicopter in service. For an overview of the whole Huey family of aircraft, seeBell Huey.AH 1Z Viper AH 1Z...
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1/48 Kitty Hawk AH-1Z Viper scale model
