Remote controlled variants of the AH-1 have been suggested. Obviously a lot of weight can be saved removing the controls, instruments and seating for the crew. Also unnecessary is the canopy. This can be replaced with non-reflective armoured plate, sloped in at least two directions for maximum deflection. The replaced canopy may look a bit like a sloped ridge tent. By the Author of the Scrapboard : Attack, Avoid, Survive: Essential Principles of Self Defence Available in Handy A5 and US Trade Formats.
An alternative version removes the instruments but keeps at least one seat. This can be used to carry passengers such as downed aircrew or agents.
Crash Combat Fourth Edition
Epub edition Fourth Edition.