Rotorcraft
Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters
The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.
The AH-1Z (foreground) and UH-1Y are the mainstay of the U.S. Marine Corps attack/light assault helciopter fleet. The high commonality between the two types streamlines logistics and maintenance efforts. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)
The AH-1Z (foreground) and UH-1Y are the mainstay of the U.S. Marine Corps attack/light assault helciopter fleet. The high commonality between the two types streamlines logistics and maintenance efforts. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

The U.S. government will donate two Bell UH-1Y Venom and six AH-1Z Viper helicopters to the Czech Republic, drawn from the Excess Defense Articles inventory. The aircraft will be delivered free of charge, although Prague will have to pay for upgrade and transportation.