Bell AH-1W SuperCobra #162558/VT-27

Bell AH-1 SuperCobra

Years in Service: 1967-2019

Initial Flight: 1969

It was used to support friendly services, support special forces operations, and secure convoys.  The Super Cobra is an evolution of the Original Vietnam War era AH-1 “Cobra” in the 1960s.

Manufacturing:

Height: 14′ 6″   Wingspan: 47′ 9″   Length: 45′ 6″   Crew: 2   Armament: One 20 mm, 3 Barreled Gatling gun in a powered chin turret   No. of Engines: 2  Horsepower: 1,723 shaft hp.   Range: 365 miles   Cruise Speed: 173 mph  Ceiling: 14,000 ft