Bell Helicopter AH-1Z SuperCobra
by Arthur Eggers
Title
Bell Helicopter AH-1Z SuperCobra
Artist
Arthur Eggers
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Drawing - Pen And Ink
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In 1996, the USMC launched the H-1 upgrade program by signing a contract with Bell Helicopter for upgrading 180 AH-1Ws into AH-1Zs. The AH-1Z first flew on 8 December 2000. Three prototype aircraft were delivered to NAVAIR's Naval Air Station Patuxent River in July 2002 for the flight test phase of the program. Low-rate initial production followed beginning
in October 2003, with deliveries to run through 2018. The AH-1Z completed sea-trial flight testing in May 2005. On 15 October 2005, the USMC, through the Naval Air Systems Command, accepted delivery of the first AH-1Z production helicopter to enter the fleet. The AH-1Z was declared combat-ready in September 2010. The AH-1Z incorporates new rotor technology with upgraded military avionics, weapons systems, and electro-optical sensors in an integrated weapons platform. It has improved survivability and can find targets at longer ranges and attack them with precision weapons.
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Elena Yakubovich
Fantastic technique of your drawings very consistent with the fantastic military aircraft! V!
Arthur Eggers replied:
Thank you for taking a look Elena! I look forward to seeing more of your fabulous work!
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