The most pleasing features of the GEC Venom facelift of Bell's AH1-W are:
reduction of crew workload, which has been achieved by the simpler, but more efficient, cockpits;
more effective systems for operating day and night in nearly all weathers (the aircraft is not cleared for icing conditions);
putting the pilot in the front seat, where he can see more;
the ability either to fly or manage the search and attack systems from either seat;
to be able to fly the aircraft, do everything required , see everything necessary with the minimum amount of taking hands off the controls or having to look into the cockpit.
Half the cost of these combat/attack helicopters goes into the avionics. You can see why.
Source: Flight International