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.

The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engined attack helicopter that was developed on behalf of, and primarily operated by, the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The twin Cobra family, itself part of the larger Huey family, includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra.

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.

Oct 20, 2024 · THE BELL AH-1 Cobra, often called the Huey Cobra is a legendary helicopter that revolutionized rotary-wing warfare. Developed in the 1960s as the Vietnam War intensified, it became the world’s first dedicated attack chopper.

The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engine attack helicopter introduced in 1967. It was manufactured by Bell Helicopters and was the fundamental part of the fleet of attack helicopters of the United States Army.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Bell AH-1 Cobra, three of which sit in the U.S. Army Aviation Museum’s inventory, became the world’s first attack helicopter and was born out the need for a faster, more aggressive gunship during the Vietnam War, and when the Cobra was delivered in 1967, that’s just what they got, said Bob Mitchell, U.S. Army Aviation Museum curator.

Originating from a concept demonstrator delivered to the U.S. Army in 1962 based upon a UH-1 Huey, the AH-1W Super Cobra is the world’s first attack helicopter. Marines have been flying the...

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, the three barrel XM-197 20mm and other improvements.

Jan 1, 2020 · The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a military attack helicopter developed just in time to serve in famously in the Vietnam War. Read about this legendary chopper.

The Bell AH 1 (Model 209) is a two bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission, and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois, known as the Huey. The AH-1 is also referred to the Huey Cobra or Snake.