View source for AH-1F Cobra American Attack Helicopter

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    "categories": [
        "WEG",
        "Aircraft",
        "Rotary Wing Aircraft",
        "Attack Helicopter",
        "Tier2"
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    "notes": "Bell AH-1F Cobra\n\nDeveloped 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. Versions of the Cobra continue to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of many nations.\n\n\nAvionics/sensor/optics: the missile targeting system uses a telescopic sight unit (traverse 110º, elevation – 60º/+30º) with two magnifications/fields of view, a laser augmented tracking capability, TV, and video. Additional missions include: direct air support, escort, target designation, security, reconnaissance, air to air combat, and anti-ship.  This aircraft costs approximately $10.7 million, inexpensive compared to other modern attack helicopters; but its performance is similar. Thus many nations consider this aircraft as a good candidate for fielding in attack helicopter squadrons. This is the Hybrid Threat tier 1 representative helicopter system.",
    "dis": {
        "name": "AH1F",
        "string": "01.02.225.020.002.002.000"
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    "images": [
        "AH-1F_(A).jpg",
        "AH-1F_(B).png",
        "Ah-1F_(C).jpg"
    ],
    "sections": [
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            "name": "System",
            "sections": [
                {
                    "name": "Dimensions",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Height ",
                            "value": "4.2",
                            "units": "m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Length, Fuselage ",
                            "value": "13.6",
                            "units": "m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Length, rotors turning ",
                            "value": "16.1",
                            "units": "m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Rotor Diameter",
                            "value": "13.6",
                            "units": "m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Height",
                            "value": "4.12",
                            "units": "m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Empty Weight",
                            "value": "2,993 kg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Max. Takeoff Weight:",
                            "value": "4,500 kg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Stub Wing Span",
                            "value": "3.15 m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "",
                            "value": ""
                        }
                    ]
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            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Alternative Designation ",
                    "value": "AH-1F Cobra; Bell 209"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Blades, Main Rotor",
                    "value": "2.0"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Date of Introduction",
                    "value": "1986"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Proliferation",
                    "value": "Total: +1,116\nAt least 10 countries"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Manufacturer",
                    "value": "Bell Helicopter"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Crew ",
                    "value": "two: one pilot, one co-pilot/gunner (CPG)"
                },
                {
                    "name": "In Service",
                    "value": "Retired from US Army in 2001, but this helicopter is still used in other parts of the world"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Main Blades",
                    "value": "2",
                    "units": "ea"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Tail Blades",
                    "value": "2",
                    "units": "ea"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Hardpoints",
                    "value": "4",
                    "units": "ea"
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
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        {
            "name": "Automotive",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Engine Name",
                    "value": "1 × Lycoming T53-L-703"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Engine Type",
                    "value": "Turboshaft,"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Engine Power",
                    "value": "1,800",
                    "units": "hp"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Ceiling, Hover (in ground effect) ",
                    "value": "4270.0",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Ceiling, Hover (out of ground effect) ",
                    "value": "915.0",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Ceiling, Service ",
                    "value": "5703.0",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Range, Normal Load ",
                    "value": "590.0",
                    "units": "km"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Range, with aux fuel ",
                    "value": "INA",
                    "units": "km"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Speed , Cruising ",
                    "value": "270.0",
                    "units": "km/h"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Speed , Maximum ",
                    "value": "277",
                    "units": "km/h"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Speed, Maximum \"G\" Force ",
                    "value": "+2.5 to -0.5 g",
                    "units": "g"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Vertical Climb Rate ",
                    "value": "4.0",
                    "units": "m/s"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Fuel Capacity",
                    "value": "1,150",
                    "units": "liters"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Standard Payload",
                    "value": "1740.0",
                    "units": "kg"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Rate of Climb",
                    "value": "8.2",
                    "units": "m/s"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Chin Mounted Gun",
            "sections": [
                {
                    "name": "System",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "M197 electric cannon"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "20mm three-barreled electric Gatling-type rotary cannon"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "In Service",
                            "value": "1967-Present"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Manufactuer",
                            "value": "General Dynamics Armament Systems"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Barrels",
                            "value": "3-barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 9 grooves)"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Rate of Fire",
                            "value": "Up to 1500 rpm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Effective Range",
                            "value": "INA"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "name": "Ammunition",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "M53"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "API"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "20",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Cartridge",
                            "value": "20 × 102 mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Velocity",
                            "value": "1,030 m/s"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "2,000 ea"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Bursting Charge",
                            "value": "4.2 g incendiary"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Penetration",
                            "value": "Penetration 20mm at 25-degree impact and 100 meter range, 6.3mm RHA at 0-degree impact and 1000-m range."
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Note",
                    "value": "Armament consists of the three-barrel M197 20mm automatic gun mounted on the M97A4 armament subsystem"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Wing Mounted Weapons",
            "sections": [
                {
                    "name": "System",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "Hydra 70"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "70mm Fin-stabilized unguided rocket"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "In Service",
                            "value": "1980s-Present"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Manufacturer",
                            "value": "United States of America"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Length",
                            "value": "1,060 mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Diameter",
                            "value": "70 mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Velocity",
                            "value": "700 m/s"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Effective Firing Range",
                            "value": "8,000 m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Firing Range",
                            "value": "10,500 m"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Speed",
                            "value": "739 m/s"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Guidance System",
                            "value": "Unguided"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "7 or 19"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Note #1",
                    "value": "Hydra 70 2.75 in (70 mm) rockets – 7 rockets mounted in the M260 launcher or 19 rockets in the M261 launcher"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Note #2",
                    "value": "The AH-1F can also be equipped with TOW Missiles – 4 or 8 missiles mounted in two-missile launchers on each hardpoint"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Fire Control",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Fire Control System Type",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "Fire Control Radar",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "Digital or Analog Cockpit",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Protection",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                },
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": ""
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "variants": [
        {
            "name": "AH-1J",
            "notes": "AH-1 variant with upgraded engines and powertrain for improved performance. This minimally expanded rotor system and overall dimensions of the AH-1J. Most older AH-1J Seacobra and AH-1Ts are still in operation, having been upgraded to the AH-1W\nstandard.\n"
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1T",
            "notes": "Construction of a variant, possibly called “Dracula”, may occur in the near future"
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1RO (Romania):",
            "notes": "Four-bladed variant called\nthe “King Cobra” or “Viper”, with better flight performance. It contains an integrated digital tandem cockpit and digital map display. Improved FCS includes helmet-mount sight system.\n"
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1Z/AH-1(4B)W",
            "notes": "Four-bladed variant called\nthe “King Cobra” or “Viper”, with better flight performance. It contains an integrated digital tandem cockpit and digital map display. Improved FCS includes helmet-mount sight system.\n"
        }
    ],
    "type": "WEG",
    "version": 1
}