AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter - Specifications, History & Role #2999010 (License: Personal Use)

This image features the Bell AH-1 Cobra, a single-engine attack helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter in the 1960s for close air support and anti-armor missions. Its narrow fuselage, tandem seating, and chin-mounted gun turret made it highly maneuverable and survivable in combat zones. The aircraft is equipped with wing-mounted rocket pods and a 20mm M197 Gatling cannon, reflecting its role as a dedicated gunship.

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