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Bell AH-1 Cobra / SuperCobra

Bell · Attack Helicopter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Bell AH-1 Cobra / SuperCobra — Attack Helicopter
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The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engined attack helicopter that was developed on behalf of, and primarily operated by, the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The twin Cobra family, itself part of the larger Huey family, includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Attack
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Bell
Operator
USA/export
Primary Role
Attack Helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1967
Produced
1116
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada T400-WV-402 twin-pac turboshaft
Thrust / Power
1,800 shp
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
58
Wingspan (ft)
53.1
Empty Weight (lb)
10200
MTOW (lb)
14750
Payload (lb)
3263
Endurance (hr)
2.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Range (mi)
359
Max Speed (mph)
195
Max Speed (Mach)
0.29
Armament
20mm M197 cannon; TOW/Hellfire; Sidewinder; Zuni rockets