Since the American Bell AH-1 Cobra in 1967, attack helicopters have come a long way in terms of technological advancement. A tandem-seat (usually a gunner in the front, a pilot in the back), narrow-body, little to no cargo space, armored crew compartment, 20 to 30 mm cannon, shaped charge guided anti-tank missiles (ATGMs), unguided smaller diameter rockets (usually high explosive-fragmentation), and nose-mounted sensor suite are all likely to be found in a modern, dedicated attack helicopter. Short-range air defense features, such as Sidewinder missiles on the tips of the weapons’ pylons or Stinger missiles on the hardpoints in Western designs, are becoming increasingly popular as unmanned aerial vehicles become more common. Attack helicopters are expensive and require great investment, which is why they are only used by a few countries. Continue reading to learn about the most amazing attack helicopters that are still in use today.
The 10 Best Attack Helicopters That Are Still In Service
25. Harbin Z-19
The Harbin Z-19, also known as the WZ-19, is a Chinese light reconnaissance/attack helicopter built by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC) for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and the Ground Force Air Force. It’s a combat version of the Harbin Z-9, which is a license-built Eurocopter Dauphin. It was originally released in 2012 and is still in use today.
25.-Harbin-Z-19
