1/35 Bell AH-1Z Viper｜USS Boxer 2016 · 13th MEU Deployment Config.｜T.F. Arsenal Archives 32

Описание: Kit｜Academy 12127
Built and photographed in 2019
Documented and preserved by Thomas Franklin Arsenal

This archival presentation documents a 1/35 scale model of the Bell AH-1Z Viper, the U.S. Marine Corps’ latest-generation attack helicopter. The depicted configuration reflects the aircraft’s embarked status aboard USS Boxer (LHD-4) during the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific Deployment 16-1 in 2016.

Introduced into Marine Corps service in 2010, the AH-1Z features a four-blade composite rotor system, upgraded avionics and sensors, and a versatile armament suite including AGM-114 Hellfires, 70 mm Hydra rockets, AIM-9 missiles, and a nose-mounted 20 mm cannon. During the 2016 deployment, Vipers from the 13th MEU operated from Boxer’s flight deck while the Amphibious Ready Group supported missions across U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet regions. The ARG/MEU team contributed to maritime security operations, theater deterrence, coalition coordination, and support to Operation Inherent Resolve.

All model images were photographed in 2019 and digitally prepared for archival presentation. No music or visual effects are added — the work is presented as a historical record.

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T.F. Arsenal Archives · No 32
1/35 Bell AH-1Z Viper

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