One of the most powerful and versatile weapons used by the US Marine Corps is the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, made by Bell Helicopter. Nicknamed the "Zulu Cobra," it features advanced target ...

Marines have been flying the AH-1W Super Cobra since 1986. The last AH-1W was delivered in 1998. The AH-1W is being replaced by the AH-1Z, starting in 2006 as part of a remanufacture program.

A USA pilot believes that Ukrainian helicopter pilots' work is significantly more demanding than their American counterparts.