Itwas developed using the engine, transmission and rotor system of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois. A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. The AH-1 was the backbone of the U.S. Army’s attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions
Today the OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warrior and AH-64E Apache Longbow, as well as the Marine Corps' versatile UH-1 Huey and AH-1 Cobra, carry the Hydra rocket launcher standard on its weapon pylons. Mk 66 rocket motor variants. Designation Description Mk 66 Mod 0 70 mm (2.75 in) WAFAR universal motor; common motor for the GD Hydra 70 series of BellAH-1 Cobra Attack HelicopterThe Bell AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Model 209) is a two-blade, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell HeTheAH-56A was also called the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System (AAFSS). During the period when the United States was building up its troop strength in Vietnam, the AH-56 became a bold attempt to compete with the Air Force for a key role in air-to-ground support.The Cheyenne was a highly sophisticated compound rotorcraftFromthe iconic Bell AH-1 Cobra in 1967 to the modern combat platforms of today, attack helicopter design has undergone a remarkable evolution. In 2023, we witness the culmination of these advancements as we present the Top 10 most advanced attack helicopters currently in service. We’ll begin with the 10th place holder, or the least MilMi-28 and Bell AH-1 Cobra. Name: Mil Mi-28 Bell AH-1 Cobra; Type: Attack helicopter: Attack helicopter: Origin: Russia: USA: Produced: 1982: 1967: Unit cost: 16 million $ (2002) 11.3 million $ (1995) Full description: Description, operators: Description, operators: Specifications. Range: 435 km: 574 km: Max speed: 324 km/h (201 mph) 277 km TheBell AH-1F HueyCobra is the fifth variant of the Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters family. It is a single-engine attack helicopter designed and built by the American rotorcraft company Bell Helicopter, and served in the Thisis probably less of a thing now, since the new AH-1Z Viper also got a new targeting system called the Targeting Sight System (TSS). The TSS gives the AH-1 an extremely powerful CCD-TV and third-gen thermal sight with extremely high magnification based on the Wescam MX sights everyone knows from the Bayraktar TB-2 videos. agility and powerful armament kept the Cobra at the fore of Army airpower until the arrival of the AH-64 Apache. Much upgraded twin-engine versions remain in service today with the US Marine Corps. —Walter J. Boyne In Brief Designed, built by Bell e first flight Sept. 7, 1965 e crew of two (pilot, copilot/gunner) e one Avco Lycoming T-53-L
Speed 170 knots Range: 58 nm Propulsion: 2x GE T700-GE-401 turboshaft engines Crew: 2. Originating from a concept demonstrator delivered to the U.S. Army in 1962 based upon a UH-1 Huey, the AH-1W
Description The AH-64 Apache is an attack helicopter developed originally for the United States Army by Hughes Helicopters during 1975–1984, intending to replace the AH-1 Cobra.With an operational life of more than 45 years, the most modern variants are still on active duty in many air forces and armies around the world.