The AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin engine attack helicopter based on AH-1 Cobra.
The AH-1 Cobra was developed in the mid 1960s as an interim gunship for the U.S. Army.
The Cobras and Sea Cobras were deployed in the Gulf War for a support role.
The AH-1W Super Cobras destroyed 97 tanks, 104 armored personal carriers and vehicles and two anti aircraft artillery sites during the 100 hour ground campaign.
The AH-1 was also used by the Pakistan Army as its primary gunship helicopter during the mid 1970s tribal uprising in Pakistan's Baluchistan province.
The AH-1s continued to operate with the U.S. Marine Corps. The AH-1W utilizes a more diverse array of ordnance compared to the Apache. The AH-1W has a crew of 2, one pilot and a copilot/gunner (CPG).
It has a maximum speed of 190 knots and a range of 317 nm. The primary users of the AH-1 are the U.S. Marine Corps, Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Republic of China Army and the Turkish Army.
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Scale: 1/32 scale model
RotorSpan: 18''
Length: 17''