The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.

Sep 5, 2023 · Then-1st Lt. Larry L. Taylor landed his AH-1 Cobra gunship in the middle of a firefight to allow a 4-man reconnaissance team to scramble onto the skids for a desperate rescue flight — a manuver...

Jul 11, 2023 · Taylor, a skilled AH-1 Cobra pilot, swiftly took charge, after he recognized the dire situation and the urgent need for air support. Taylor flew over the battlefield, providing critical air support until their ammunition was depleted, along with …

In August 1967, the AH-1G Cobra arrived in Vietnam. The Cobra was fast and deadly. From the rear cockpit, the pilot fired rockets from launchers fixed to the stub wings on either side; the...

CW4 Franklin was the first African American AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter Pilot in the Arkansas Army National Guard.

Sep 5, 2023 · The Bell AH-1G, also commonly known in the Army as the ‘Cobra’ or ‘HueyCobra’, gained popularity for its iconic presence as one of the premier attack helicopters during the Vietnam War.

Photo by Robert B. Walker; Cobra pilot flying was CPT John Whitehead Gun Platoon Leader. AH-1G Cobras were in use by the Army during the TET offensive in 1968 and through the end of the Viet Nam war. The AH-1G was the backbone of the …

* The very first operational purpose-designed helicopter gunship, the Bell AH-1 HueyCobra, was designed in the mid-1960s as an "interim solution" to support the US Army in the Vietnam War. This "interim solution" is still being manufactured and improved in the 21st century, making it a success far beyond the wildest dreams of its creators.

1971 Manufactured by Bell Helicopter as an AH-1G. 1972-1981 Accepted by U.S. Army and assigned to B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, Ft Campbell, KY.

Apr 29, 2024 · The AH-1 Cobra, also known as the Bell AH-1 Cobra, is an iconic attack helicopter that played a significant role during the Vietnam War. Its development and deployment marked a pivotal shift in the use of rotary-wing aircraft for close air support and ground attack missions.