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The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.
The AH-1 Cobra was developed in the mid-1960s as an interim gunship for the U.S. Army for use during the Vietnam War. The Cobra shared the proven transmission, rotor system, and the Lycoming T53 turboshaft engine of the prolific UH-1 "Huey" utility helicopter. [ 2 ]
Developed from the Huey transport helicopter, the Cobra was the first purpose-built helicopter gunship to enter military service. It was the mainstay of U.S. Army attack aviation from its combat debut in South Vietnam during 1967 until replaced by the AH-64 Apache in the 1980s and ‘90s.
14 Μαΐ 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Bell UH-1B/C Huey Cobra / Frog Gunship Helicopter including pictures.
29 Απρ 2024 · The AH-1 Cobra, also known as the Bell AH-1 Cobra, is an iconic attack helicopter that played a significant role during the Vietnam War. Its development and deployment marked a pivotal shift in the use of rotary-wing aircraft for close air support and ground attack missions.
12 Απρ 2018 · The Bell AH-1 Cobra, three of which sit in the U.S. Army Aviation Museum’s inventory, became the world’s first attack helicopter and was born out the need for a faster, more aggressive gunship during the Vietnam War, and when the Cobra was delivered in 1967, that’s just what they got, said Bob Mitchell, U.S. Army Aviation Museum curator.
19 Μαΐ 2019 · As a private venture Bell commenced the development of a gunship with chin turret and a T53-L-11 turbine engine, the prototype setting a world record in its weight class of 322 km/h (200 mph). After a competition against the Kaman UH-2 and the Sikorsky S-61 Pelican, a contract was awarded in April 1966 for two prototypes and 100 production ...
