Helicopter is the most effective source used for logistics,Wars and
rescue purposes these days. From their first appearance in World War II,
through the Vietnam War and to the modern day, helicopters have helped
to transform the battlefield.
These are the 10 Best Attack Helicopters in the World today. Each are rated on their avionics, agility ,speed & firepower capabilities.
10. Z-10
The Z-10 attack helicopter is expected to enter service with Chinese army in 2008-2009. The Z-10 helicopter has a standard gunship configuration with a narrow fuselage and stepped tandem cockpits. Gunner is seated at the front and the pilot is at the rear. Weapons of the Z-10 may consist of 30-mm cannon, HJ-9 anti-tank guided missiles (comparable to the TOW-2A), newly developed HJ-10 anti-tank missiles (comparable to the AGM-114 Hellfire) and TY-90 air-to-air missiles. It can also carry unoperated rocket pods.
8. AH-2 Rooivalk
6. A-129/T-129 (Italy/Turkey)
The TAI/AgustaWestland T-129 ATAK is a derivative version of the A129, and its development is the responsibility of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), with AgustaWestland as the primary partner.
These are the 10 Best Attack Helicopters in the World today. Each are rated on their avionics, agility ,speed & firepower capabilities.
10. Z-10
The Z-10 attack helicopter is expected to enter service with Chinese army in 2008-2009. The Z-10 helicopter has a standard gunship configuration with a narrow fuselage and stepped tandem cockpits. Gunner is seated at the front and the pilot is at the rear. Weapons of the Z-10 may consist of 30-mm cannon, HJ-9 anti-tank guided missiles (comparable to the TOW-2A), newly developed HJ-10 anti-tank missiles (comparable to the AGM-114 Hellfire) and TY-90 air-to-air missiles. It can also carry unoperated rocket pods.
9. MI-24 Hind
The Mil Mi-24 is a large helicopter
gunship and attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room
for eight passengers. The Mi-24, the first helicopter to enter service
with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship. The
Mi-24 is a close counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache, but unlike
this and other Western assault helicopters it is also capable of
transporting up to eight troops.
The Denel Rooivalk is an attack
helicopter manufactured by Denel of South Africa. Rooivalk is Afrikaans
for “Red Kestrel”. The South African air forces operate only 12 Denel
AH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopters. Although it looks like an entirely new
machine, the Rooivalk is based on a degree of reverse engineering of
the Aerospatiale Puma, using the same engines and main rotor.
7. AH-1W Super Cobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a
twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army’s AH-1 Cobra. The
twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved
SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra.
6. A-129/T-129 (Italy/Turkey)
The Agusta A129 Mangusta is an attack
helicopter originally designed and produced by Agusta in Italy. It was
the first attack helicopter to be designed and produced wholly in
Western Europe.
The TAI/AgustaWestland T-129 ATAK is a derivative version of the A129, and its development is the responsibility of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), with AgustaWestland as the primary partner.
5. AH-1Z Viper
Capable. Flexible. Multi-mission. The ultimate in attack helicopters.
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the
AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps.
The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor
system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The
AH-1Z is part of the H-1 upgrade program. It is also called “Zulu Cobra”
in reference to its variant letter.
