Top Most Powerful Combat Helicopters in the World

10. Bell AH-1Z Viper: The Next-Generation Attack Helicopter

The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a cutting-edge attack helicopter tailored for extended missions. It fits two crew, stretches 17.7 meters (58 feet 3 inches), and has a max takeoff weight of 8.4 tons (18,500 pounds). Cruising at 290 km/h (180 mph), it offers a combat range of 201 km (125 miles). Armed with a 20 mm rotary cannon, plus options for 2.75-inch (7 cm) rockets, AIM-9 Sidewinder, and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, the Viper succeeds the Super Cobra as Bell's latest attack titan. In 2010, the US Marine Corps greenlit mass production and declared it combat-ready. In 2015, the US approved Viper sales to Pakistan. Nations like Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Morocco, and Bahrain have also acquired or expressed interest in this powerhouse.

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