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UH-1Y
Helicopterconfirmed
The UH-1Y Venom is a twin-engine, medium-sized utility helicopter developed for the U.S. Marine Corps. It is a modernized variant of the UH-1N Twin Huey, featuring a four-bladed, all-composite rotor system, upgraded engines, and an integrated avionics system.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bell Textron |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 304 km/h |
| Range | 241 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 8.39 t |
History
Developed in the United States, it entered service in 2008 and has been used extensively by the US Marine Corps.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 131 | confirmed |
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