Bell Textron has completed the initial US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter adoption of the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades.
Previously called the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade, SPINE is an ongoing initiative to modernize the structure and mechanisms of the force’s in-service H-1 systems, reinforcing the rotary-wing fleet’s lethality and overall operability in the face of evolving threats.
Work for the program is being conducted at the company’s Amarillo Assembly Center in Texas…