Some Fenice program updates.🧵
— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) March 2, 2024
As it turns out, the AW-249 Fenice has already began armament integration since November of last year. They started off with testing the OTO Melara TM197B turret armed with a 20mm cannon. The Fenice can now bring more munitions vs the A129.🔽 pic.twitter.com/6X1TYxE6fQ
Saturday, March 02, 2024
AW-249 Fenice...are there any other development programs for attack helicopters
Is this the only active development program for a new attack helicopter going worldwide? I can't think of another unless you count the protracted development of the Chinese model. The Russians, US and everyone else is simply upgrading the current designs. Rotary attack aircraft seem to be the biggest loser of the new missile/drone meme. I guess the Russians were onto something when they built the Mi-24 so long ago that combined the roles of attack and transport. In the interim I see the Army probably leaning more toward the UH-60 for doing it because of its slightly longer legs. When the Army tiltrotor comes online then it will also combine attack transport. The specialized attack helicopter might be dead.
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