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AH-1P Cobra Attack Helicopter |
The Cobra was developed out requirement of the Army to have a specialized aircraft for specialized fire suppression and armed escort during the Vietnam War. The Bell UH-1 "Huey" was modified and dedicated to this role, but the Huey’s aircraft design was not ideal for this mission. The first Cobras reached Vietnam in August 1966. They were armed with a variety of weapons systems depending on the mission. Usually 2.75" rocket pods were mounted to the stub wings and machine guns in the nose. AH-1 Cobras were often teamed with the OH-6 "LOACH" observation helicopter to seek out and destroy enemy personnel and equipment in Vietnam. After the Vietnam war Cobras were improved and modified to carry anti tank missiles. In Europe, until the fall of the Soviet Union, Cobras served as the NATOs first line defense against the overwhelming numbers of Soviet tanks. The AH-1 also served in the Gulf War as a potent attack helicopter.
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101st Abn Div. (Air Mobile) |
OUR AIRCRAFT
Serial No. 76–22599 |
101st Abn Div. (Air Mobile) |
| Accepted by the Army in 1978, this TH-1P was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) where it served in the 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion until May 1982. Subsequent our aircraft was transferred from Fort Campbell, KY to the 7th Infantry Division to equip the Army’s newest Light Division with attack aircraft. After service in Fort Ord, CA. in the 7th Combat Aviation Battalion, this aircraft reassigned to the Army Aviation Center, to take advantage of its Trainer configuration. It served at the Army’s Flight School training new Cobra pilots from May 1983 to Feb 94. |
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Specifications |
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2 Pilots (pilot and pilot/gunner)
Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-703 (1800 shp) Cruise Speed: 140 Kt Range: 315 miles Armament: 2.75 " rocket pods Nose mounted 20 mm cannon TOW (anti-tank) missiles |
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