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United States Army Aviation Museum, Ozark Alabama
Bell AH-1G 'Cobra' SN: 71-15090

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Description
Notes: Attack helicopter with 540 rotor system, reduced cabin frontal area CHIN-MOUNTED gun turret, and external armament.
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:AH-1
  Designation:AH-1
  Version:G
  Nickname:Cobra
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Attack
  Crew:Pilot and gunner
  First Flew:1965
  Serial/Bureau Number:71-15090
  Location:United States Army Aviation Museum, Ozark Alabama

Specifications
  Length: 52' 11.5" 16.1 m
  Height:13' 5.5" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 44' 0" 13.4 m
  Wingarea: 1,520.0 sq ft 141.2 sq m
  Gross Weight: 6,096 lb 2,764 kg
  Max Weight: 9,500 lb 4,308 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-13
  Horsepower (each): 1400

Performance
  Range: 362 miles 582 km
  Cruise Speed: 166 mph 267 km/h 144 kt
  Max Speed: 219 mph 352 km/h 190 kt
  Climb: 1,680 ft/min 512 m/min
  Ceiling: 10,800 ft 3,291 m