Bell H-1 surpass 400,000 flight hours

The H-1 mixed fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom attack and utility helicopters have accumulated more than 400,000 joint-flight hours. The USMC programme of record is for 349 H-1 aircraft split between the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom, with production continuing through 2022 for the USMC and then beyond that for foreign military partners. The aircraft are expected to be in service for the USMC through the 2040’s and Bell supports operations with continuous upgrades to maintain reliability, survivability and lethality on an evolving battlefield.