USMC declares AH-1Z Viper combat ready

U.S. Marines Eye AH-1Z Full-Rate Production:

"With a successful operational evaluation in hand, the
U.S. Marine Corps is planning to request approval for
full-rate production of the new AH-1Z attack helicopter
after a years-long shortfall.

The Defense Acquisition Board is set to review the
program in early November, says Col. Harry Hewson,
who manages the Huey and Cobra upgrade programs
for the Naval Air Systems Command."

See:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...hannel=defense