SES and Northrop upgrading RJAF AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters

As the average age of aircraft inventories rises, military services worldwide are increasingly embracing the cost-effective solution of modernizing existing platforms as an alternative to purchasing brand new aircraft. A recent example of this trend is the upgrade of AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters used by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. The upgraded helicopter has entered flight testing in Huntsville, Alabama, Northrop Grumman announced on June 7, 2018. Read more

Northrop Grumman and Science and Engineering Services (SES) LLC have significantly modified the Royal Jordanian Air Force AH-1F/S Cobra helicopter to extend its life by at least 20 years
(Credit: Science and Engineering Services)