Yesterday, Philadelphia residents were shocked to see a military attack helicopter in the skies. This was first pointed out on social media by a concerned citizen who was asking about its whereabouts. Although this sight may be alarming, it’s actually more common than you’d expect for certain cities.

This is because they are often in use for military operations and other events. In this case, the helicopter in question was an AH-1Z Viper. Although its reasons weren’t verified, it is believed that it was visiting the marine wing which is based out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. In other words, it’s nothing to be concerned about. Nonetheless, it’s still an interesting sight which isn’t exactly normal – especially around this time of year. It turns out that this particular helicopter is pretty iconic and has a history dating back decades.

The AH-1Z Viper is a powerful attack helicopter that represents the latest evolution of military aviation. It’s based on the Vietnam War-era AH-1W SuperCobra but has been significantly upgraded with state-of-the-art technology and features. The Viper is the primary rotary-wing ground attack aircraft for the US Marine Corps, and its versatile design allows it to support a wide range of missions, from close air support to reconnaissance and anti-armor operations.