AH-1 Cobra

The AH-1 Cobra was a US Army attack helicopter, which was replaced by the AH-64 Apache.

AH-1 Cobra of the US Marines.

General Characteristics

Length: 53.1 feet with rotors (16.2 m)

Wingspan: 10.8 feet (3.3 m)

Width: 3.3 feet (1 m)

Height: 13.4 feet (4.08 m)

Weight: 5 tons (4.5 tonnes)

Speed: 195 miles per hour (314 km/h)

Range: 315 miles (507 km)

Crew: 2

Armament: various combinations of TOW missiles, Hydra 70 rockets, 20-mm cannon

Operations

The Cobra's are cheaper than the Apache and therefore can be used in masses. Their main usage is against armored targets. The Cobra's narrow front gives it a defensive advantage making it a harder target to acquire.