View source for AH-1J SeaCobra American Attack Helicopter

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        "WEG",
        "Aircraft",
        "Rotary Wing Aircraft",
        "Attack Helicopter",
        "United States",
        "PRO_CFE Treaty",
        "PRO_Iran (Islamic Republic of)",
        "PRO_Turkey",
        "PRO_United States of America",
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    "notes": "The USMC desired a twin engine AH-1G, based on a desire for improved safety and redundancy for over-water operation, which would become a hallmark of all subsequent USMC AH-1 types. The AH-1J \"Sea Cobra\" was developed and the USMC ordered this version of the Cobra in May 1968. Featuring the Pratt and Whitney Twinpac T400 engine (two 900-hp turboshaft engines coupled together) giving an overall increase in installed power, the AH-1J Sea Cobra included a new nose turret gun, with the three barrel XM197 20mm cannon, as well as other improvements. While development and production of the first 49 ordered were under way, the Marines obtained 38 AH-1Gs from the Army.",
    "dateOfIntroduction": 1970,
    "countryOfOrigin": "United States",
    "proliferation": "CFE Treaty, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Turkey, United States of America",
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    "checkedcountries": [
        "CFE Treaty",
        "Iran (Islamic Republic of)",
        "Turkey",
        "United States of America"
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    "dis": {
        "name": "AH1J SUPER COBRA",
        "string": "01.02.225.020.002.004.000"
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    "images": [
        "Ah-1J_(B).jpg",
        "AH-1J.jpg"
    ],
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            "name": "System",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Alternative Designation",
                    "value": "PANHA 2091 (Toufan),  IAIO Toufan or Toophan"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Type",
                    "value": "Attack Helicopter"
                },
                {
                    "name": "In Service",
                    "value": "1970-Present"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Manufacturer",
                    "value": "Bell Helicopter"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Capabilities",
                    "value": "Ground Attack; Close-Air Support; Navy/Maritime"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Crew",
                    "value": "2",
                    "units": "ea"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Blades, Main Rotor",
                    "value": "2"
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                {
                    "name": "Blades, Tail Rotor",
                    "value": "2",
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                {
                    "name": "Number of Engines",
                    "value": "1",
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                {
                    "name": "Day/Night Capable",
                    "value": "Yes"
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                {
                    "name": "All Weather Capable",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Takeoff or Landing Limitations",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Number of Hard Points",
                    "value": "INA"
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        {
            "name": "Dimensions",
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                {
                    "name": "Length, Total",
                    "value": "16.26",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Length, Fuselage",
                    "value": "13.59",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Rotor Diameter",
                    "value": "13.41",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Height",
                    "value": "4",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Weight, Combat",
                    "value": "5,534",
                    "units": "kg"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Weight, Empty",
                    "value": "3,294",
                    "units": "kg"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Disc Area",
                    "value": "141.3 m sq"
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            "name": "Automotive",
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                    "name": "Engine Name",
                    "value": "2 x Pratt \u0026 Whitney T400-CP-400 turboshaft"
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                    "name": "Engine Type",
                    "value": "Turboshaft Engine"
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                    "name": "Engine Power",
                    "value": "1,800",
                    "units": "hp"
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                    "name": "Cruising Range",
                    "value": "620",
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                {
                    "name": "Speed, Maximum",
                    "value": "333",
                    "units": "km/h"
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                    "name": "Speed, Average",
                    "value": "INA"
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                    "name": "Ceiling",
                    "value": "3,215",
                    "units": "m"
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                {
                    "name": "Rate of Climb",
                    "value": "494",
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                {
                    "name": "Fuel Capacity",
                    "value": "305 Gallons"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Hover IGE",
                    "value": "3,794 m"
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                    "name": "Hover OGE",
                    "value": "1,097 m"
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            "name": "Communications",
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                    "name": "Radio",
                    "value": "INA"
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        {
            "name": "Chin Mounted Gun",
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                    "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",
                            "units": "km"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "API"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "20",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Cartidge",
                            "value": "20 × 102 mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Velocity",
                            "value": "1,030",
                            "units": "m/s"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "2,000",
                            "units": "ea"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Bursting Charged",
                            "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."
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "750",
                            "units": "ea"
                        }
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                }
            ]
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        {
            "name": "Wing Mounted Weapons",
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                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "Hyrda 70"
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                            "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",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Diameter",
                            "value": "70",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Velocity",
                            "value": "700",
                            "units": "m/s"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Effective Firing Range",
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                            "units": "m"
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                            "name": "Maximum Firing Range",
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                            "name": "Speed",
                            "value": "739",
                            "units": "m/s"
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                        {
                            "name": "Guidance System",
                            "value": "Unguided"
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                        {
                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "14",
                            "units": "ea"
                        }
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                {
                    "name": "Rocket System (Option 2)",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "Zuni 5-inch Folding-Fin Aircraft Rocket (FFAR)"
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                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "5in unguided rocket"
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                        {
                            "name": "In Service",
                            "value": "1957-Present"
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                        {
                            "name": "Manufacturer",
                            "value": "United States"
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                            "name": "Length",
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                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Diameter",
                            "value": "130",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Warhead Type",
                            "value": "Various"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Engine",
                            "value": "Solid-fuel rocket"
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                        {
                            "name": "Operational Range",
                            "value": "8",
                            "units": "km"
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                            "name": "Speed",
                            "value": "Mach 2.1"
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                        {
                            "name": "Guidance System",
                            "value": "Unguided"
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                            "name": "Basic Load",
                            "value": "8",
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                    ]
                },
                {
                    "name": "Missile System",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "AIM-9 Sidewinder"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "Short-range air-to-air missile"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "In Service",
                            "value": "1956-Present"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Manufacturer",
                            "value": "Raytheon Company[1]\nFord Aerospace\nLoral Corp."
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Length",
                            "value": "3.02",
                            "units": "m"
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                        {
                            "name": "Diameter",
                            "value": "127",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Wingspan",
                            "value": "279.4",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Weight",
                            "value": "85.3",
                            "units": "kg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Warhead",
                            "value": "WDU-17/B annular blast-frag"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Warhead Wieght",
                            "value": "9.4",
                            "units": "kg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Detonation Mechanism",
                            "value": "IR Proximity Fuze"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Engine",
                            "value": "Hercules/Bermite Mk. 36 Solid-fuel rocket"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Operational Range",
                            "value": "1-35.4",
                            "units": "km"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Speed",
                            "value": "Mach 2.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Guidance system",
                            "value": "Infrared homing (most models)\nsemi-active radar homing (AIM-9C)"
                        }
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                }
            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Additional Weapons the AHJ-1J can carry",
                    "value": "4 x LAU-68A/A (7-tube) 2.75-in (70-mm) rocket pods; or\n4 x LAU-61A/A (19-tube) 2.75-in (70-mm) rocket pods; or\n2-4 x M181E minigun pods"
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            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Fire Control",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Fire Control System Type",
                    "value": "Rocket-launching digital control system"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Fire Control Radar",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Digital or Analog Cockpit",
                    "value": "Digital"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Direct Fire Control",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Laser Designator",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Automated Helmet",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Sensor Suite(s) Available",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Position Location System",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Central Smart Arms Management System",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Multi-Display Monitor,",
                    "value": "Yes"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Protection",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Fuselage",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Cockpit Glass",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Stealth Properties",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Heat Signature Reduction",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Add on Armor",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "NBC Protection",
                    "value": "Yes"
                },
                {
                    "name": "EW",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "EW Counter Measures/CCM",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)",
                    "value": "Yes"
                }
            ]
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    ],
    "variants": [
        {
            "name": "AH-1J International",
            "notes": "Export version of the AH-1J SeaCobra."
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1T Improved SeaCobra",
            "notes": "Improved version with extended tail boom and fuselage and an upgraded transmission and engines."
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1(4B)W Viper",
            "notes": "\"Four-Bladed Whiskey\" test version with a four-bladed bearingless composite main rotor based on Bell 680 rotor. A prototype was converted from AH-1T 161022"
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1Z Viper",
            "notes": "A new variant nicknamed \"Zulu Cobra\", and developed in conjunction with the UH-1Y Venom for the H-1 upgrade program. The variant includes an upgraded four-blade main rotor and adds the Target Sight System (TSS)."
        },
        {
            "name": "Bell 309 KingCobra",
            "notes": "Experimental all-weather version based on the AH-1G single-engine and AH-1J twin-engine designs. Two Bell 309s were produced; the first was powered by a PW\u0026C T400-CP-400 Twin-Pac engine set and the second was powered by a Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine."
        },
        {
            "name": "CobraVenom",
            "notes": "Proposed version for the United Kingdom."
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-1Z King Cobra",
            "notes": "AH-1Z offered for Turkey's ATAK program; selected for production in 2000, but later canceled when Bell and Turkey could not reach an agreement on production."
        },
        {
            "name": "Panha 2091",
            "notes": "Unlicensed Iranian upgrade of AH-1J International."
        },
        {
            "name": "IAIO Toufan",
            "notes": "Iranian copy / re-manufactured AH-1J International by Iran Aviation Industries Organization, with locally sourced avionics, and weapons."
        }
    ],
    "type": "WEG",
    "version": 1
}