AH-1W SUPER COBRA - NORTH AMERICAN BELL

Historical Note:    Our AH-1W Super Cobra model helicopter is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our model helicopters are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  This AH-1W Super Cobra model helicopter’s parts including the helicopter rotor blades, cockpit and other parts are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. It will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant AH-1W Super Cobra model helicopter is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:32
Rotor Dia:   18.0     inches
Lgth:            17.0     inches

Item Number:    TMC-HSCT                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Price:    $175.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    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 vehiclesand 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 co-pilot/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.

The AH-1W Super Cobra was considered the backbone of the United States Marine Corp's attack fleet, but it will be replaced by the AH-1Z Viper upgrade in the next decade.