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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 | |
| Location: | Patton Museum of Calvary & Armour, Ft. Knox Kentucky | |
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 | |