Aprobada producción a gran escala del AH-1Z/ AH-1Z approved for full rate production

El U.S. Marine Corps’ ha aprobado la producción a gran escala del helicóptero AH-1Z Cobra .
El AH-1Z sustituirá a los AH-1W, teniendo mejores prestaciones.
Se re-fabricarán 189 unidades, con entregas finales en 2021.
La capacidad inicial operativa se declarará en 2011.
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The U.S. Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Cobra was approved for full rate production Nov. 28.
After completing operational testing this summer, the AH-1Z was determined to be operationally effective and suitable, a finding that is a prerequisite to the full rate production decision.
The AH-1Z Cobra helicopters are part of the Marine Corps’ H-1 Upgrade Program. The program’s goal is to replace AH-1W helicopters with new and remanufactured AH-1Z which provide significantly greater performance.
A total of 189 new and remanufactured AH-1Z helicopters are anticipated, with deliveries expected to be complete by the end of 2021.
The AH-1Z is expected to achieve initial operating capability and embark on its first deployment in 2011.
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