This program will remanufacture 100 UH-1N transport helicopters and 180 AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters to an advanced configuration featuring common engines and flight dynamic components. The H-1 Upgrade Program (UH-1Y and AH-1Z) will result in 280 new aircraft for the US Marine Corps to operate beyond 2020. These will have "zero-time" airframes remanufactured with the latest technology.

First Flight : Dec. 8, 2000

Engines: 2 * General Electric T700-401
Speed : 143 kts
Combat Radius: with 2716 lb payload hot day: 110 nm
Weight: Empty: 12300 lbs -- Max: 18500
Manoeuvrability: -0.5 to +2.8 g's 16 m