What are the cobras in the Vietnam war?

Answer 1

The AH-1 COBRA was America's first designed & built "Attack Helicopter" that was successfully fielded in combat for the first time in Vietnam in 1965/66. It accompanied it's sister ship, the UH-1 Huey in the Vietnam War.

The official name of the UH-1 Huey was the Iroquois.

The official name of the AH-1 was the Cobra.

Answer 2

The term "cobras" in the context of the Vietnam War refers to the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters that were used by the United States Army and Marine Corps. These helicopters played a significant role in providing close air support and conducting armed reconnaissance missions during the conflict. They were armed with various weapons, including machine guns, rockets, and missiles, making them effective in combat situations.