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AH-1F Cobra American Attack Helicopter

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categories
"WEG"
"Aircraft"
"Rotary Wing Aircraft"
"Attack Helicopter"
"Tier2"
notes"Bell AH-1F Cobra Developed 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. Avionics/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."
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images
"United States Attack Helicopter AH-1F_Cobra.JPG"
sections
name"Armament"
sections
name"Weapon 1"
properties
name"Caliber/Length "
value"20.0"
units"mm"
name"Elevation "
value"21 deg up to 50° down"
units"deg"
name"Name"
value"M197"
name"Range, Practical "
value"1500.0"
units"m"
name"Rate of Fire "
value"Burst 16+4, continuous 730+50"
units"rd/min"
name"Traverse "
value"220.0"
units"deg"
name"Type"
value"Gatling gun in chin turret"
properties
name"Most Probable Armament"
value"A representative mix when targeting armor formations is eight Hellfire missiles, two2.75-in rocket pods and 750x 20-mm rounds. Gun is centered before firing under wing stores."
name"Notes"
value"On 4 under wing hard points, it can mount 8 x TOW or Hellfire ATGMs (or four each), and 2 x 2.75-in FFAR rocket pods. AIM-9L/ Side winder provides air-to-air capability. Not all may be used at one time. Mission dictates weapon configuration. "
name"Munition"
sections
name"Munition 1"
properties
name"Armor Penetration "
value"900+ estimated"
units"mm CE"
name"Name"
value"TOW 2 ATGM"
name"Range, Maximum "
value"3750.0"
units"m"
name"Rate of Fire "
value"3-4 based on range"
units"rd/min"
name"Type"
value"Tandem Shaped Charge"
name"Munition 2"
properties
name"Armor Penetration "
value"1000.0"
units"mm CE"
name"Range, Maximum "
value"8000.0"
units"m"
name"Rate of Fire "
value"2 to 3"
units"rd/min"
name"Type"
value"HELLFIRE II"
name"Type"
value"Tandem Shaped Charge"
name"Weapon 1 Munition All"
properties
name"Type"
value"AP, HE"
name"Payload"
properties
name"Standard Payload "
value"1740.0"
units"kg"
name"Performance"
sections
name"Fuel"
properties
name"Fuel Capacity , Internal "
value"1,1,50"
units"liters"
properties
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"350.0"
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"System"
sections
name"Dimensions"
properties
name"Height "
value"4.2"
units"m"
name"Length, Fuselage "
value"14.7"
units"m"
name"Length, rotors turning "
value"17.7"
units"m"
name"Width, including wing "
value"3.3"
units"m"
properties
name"Alternative Designation "
value"Bell 209"
name"Blades, Main Rotor"
value"2.0"
name"Crew "
value"2 (pilots in tandem seats)"
units"ea"
name"Date of Introduction"
value"By 1986"
name"Engines"
value"2 x 1,775-shp GE T-700-GE-401 turboshaft"
name"Main Rotor Diameter "
value"14.7"
units"m"
name"Proliferation"
value"At least 3 countries"
name"Tail Rotor"
value"2.0"
name"Tail Rotor Diameter"
value"3.0"
name"Weight "
value"Maximum Gross: 6,700; Normal Takeoff: 6,700; Empty: 4,670"
units"kg"
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 standard. "
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 the “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. "
name"AH-1Z/AH-1(4B)W"
notes"Four-bladed variant called the “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. "
type"WEG"
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