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Marines HMLA-169 and HMH-462 returns home from deployments

Story by Maj. Natalie Batcheler, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Miramar — The Marines and Sailors of HMLA-169 (Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169) «Vipers» and HMH-462 (Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462) «Heavy Haulers», 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, returned home from deployments in support of the Unit Deployment Program and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Leer másMarines HMLA-169 and HMH-462 returns home from deployments[…]

Bell AH-1Z Viper is revolutionizing the future of attack helicopters

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. It is also equipped with Leer másBell AH-1Z Viper is revolutionizing the future of attack helicopters[…]

Royal Bahrain Air Force receives three Bell 505 helicopters

Mirabel, Canada (Mar. 15, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force. Bell Helicopter delivered the aircraft during an inspection and acceptance event in February 2023 at Bell’s Mirabel facility. “We are honored to provide the Bahrain Defense Force another premiere Leer másRoyal Bahrain Air Force receives three Bell 505 helicopters[…]

Bell Helicopter completes Bahrain AH-1Z program of record

Fort Worth, Texas (Feb. 20, 2023) –​ Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has completed the AH-1Z program of record (POR) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Bell delivered the final production aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command in December of 2022. The first Bahrain AH-1Zs made their in-country debut during the Bahrain Air Show and Leer másBell Helicopter completes Bahrain AH-1Z program of record[…]

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