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Born on the battlefield(s) of South Vietnam, the US Army used the gunship (AH-1 Cobra) as aerial artillery firing mini-guns (7.62mm), 40mm grenade, and 2.75 inch rockets.
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The AH-1W Super Cobra is an attack helicopter used mainly by what US military service?
The SUPER Cobra (two engines instead of one) is a "post" Vietnam helicopter used by the USMC because it was cheaper to buy than the newe APACHE attack helicopter.
How much does a Cobra attack helicopter cost?
AH-1W Super Cobra HelicopterCost $10,700,000.00
When was the cobra attack helicopter invented?
The AH-1 Cobra was first fielded in South Vietnam in 1966.
What is the name of an attack helicopter?
AH-1 Cobra; the worlds first designed, built, and fielded in battle attack helicopter in 1966 (Vietnam War).
What is the American attack helicopter called?
America's first designed & built attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra fielded in the Vietnam War. Note: Any chopper can be called an attack helicopter if its armed for the job. Consequently the terms "designed & built" specifically as a gunship (attack helicopter).
How can you get the cobra attack helicopter in warcraft 3?
It's a mod you need to download it from the hivewrkshop
What awas the need for the cobra attack helicopter?
The Cobra was invented because the Huey was too slow and couldn't carry enough firepower
How much does a ah-f1 cobra attack helicopter cost?
In 1995, $11.3 million US dollars.
What was the need for the AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter?
The US Marines needed fast, armoured helicopters capable of heavy hitting.
Most famous helicopter in Vietnam war?
It used to be the CH-34 Choctaw (known as the sea horse in the Navy/Marines). By '65 it had been replaced by the UH-1 Iroquois (aka Huey). UH stands for Utility Helicopter; CH stands for Cargo Helicopter. The world's FIRST (designed and built) attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra, deployed and combat tested in South Vietnam in '66. Both the Cobra and the Iroquois were built by the same company and both birds used the same engine.
How fast is the military helicopter cobra?
the original AH-1 Cobra flew at 170 mph
Which is best an attack or utility helicopter?
An attack helicopter is best for attacking targets and a utility helicopter is best for carrying troops and supplies.
