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.

The National Interest now takes a brief look at the proud history of the “Drunken Snake” (so to speak; yes, I made up that bad joke on the spot), i.e., the AH-1W Whiskey Cobra helicopter ...

Dark Skies AH-1Z Viper Super Charged Air Assault Helicopter Posted: February 26, 2025 | Last updated: February 26, 2025 A direct descendant of the AH-1 Cobra, the Bell AH-1Z Viper is the evolution ...