US marines test Air-to-Ground missile from ‘Viper’ Helicopter

The US Marine Corps has conducted operational testing and evaluation of the joint air-to-ground missile mounted on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter.

According to a service press release, the trial was held to determine the effectiveness and suitability of the missile system launched from the aircraft to support sea-based operations.

The test will help improve the AH-1Z Viper helicopter’s targeting and strike capabilities, giving pilots newer munitions with sensor technologies to optimize performance against maritime targets.