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AH-1Z Viper vs UH-1Y Venom

AH-1Z Viper vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 411 vs 304 km/h, range 690 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 8,391 kg, built 195 vs 160 units.

Specifications
AH-1Z Viper UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 8 December 2000 20 December 2001
Year introduced 2010 2008
Number produced 195 units 160 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 168.0 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 17.8 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 690 km 240 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,300 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 304 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
Both the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom have a service ceiling of 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
Both the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom have a maximum takeoff weight of 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
Both the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom are 17.8 meters long.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom entered service first in 2008, 2 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1Y Venom?
The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.