Academy 1:35 Bell USMC AH-1Z "Shark Mouth"

Bell AH-1Z Viper is an American twin-engine combat helicopter, which was developed on the basis of the AH-1W SuperCobra. It was designed mainly for the needs of the US Marine Corps, but later found customers in foreign markets.

The main rotor of the helicopter is four-bladed and made of composite materials. It is powered by a pair of turbo-shaft engines T700-GE-401C, each with 1,800 horsepower. The helicopter reaches a maximum speed of 370 km / h and with external fuel tanks it can reach up to 685 km. The maximum access of the machine is more than 6,000 m and the ascent speed reaches 14 m / s.

The cockpit of the two-member crew has a tandem arrangement, while the helicopter can be piloted from the front and rear stations.

Specifications:

• Crew: 2
• Hull length: 17.8 m
• Support rotor diameter: 14.6 m
• Height: 4.37 m
• Fuel capacity: 1561 liters
• Payload: 2,620 kg
• Max. take-off weight: 8 390 kg
• Power unit: 2x turboshaft engine T700-GE-401C
• Power unit output: 1,800 hp

Performance:

• Top speed: 370 km / h
• Cruising speed: 257 km / h
• Range: 685 km with external fuel tanks
• Range: 242 km
• Convenient access: over 6,000m
• Maximum overload: -0.5 / + 2.5 g

Armament:

• 1 x automatic cannon M197 caliber 20 mm with a firing diameter of 750 rounds
• 6 hangers
• AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
• 76x unguided missiles air-ground Hydra70 caliber 70 mm
• 28x missiles with APKWS (laser guidance)
• 16x guided anti-tank missiles AGM-114A / B / C
• 16x guided anti-ship missiles AGM-114F
• Mk 77 incendiary bombs