AH-1W SuperCobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is an attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was developed from the AH-1 Cobra.
In 1990-1991, at the outbreak of the Gulf War, the Cobras and SeaCobras were deployed in a support role. AH-1 Cobras continues to operate with the U.S. Marine Corps and were used in operations throughout the 1990s. The AH-1 Cobras also served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the ongoing conflict in Iraq. The primary users and operators of the AH-1 Supercobra are the United Sattes Marine Corps, Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Republic of China Army and the Turkish Army. There are at least 1,271 AH-1 SuperCobras built. The AH-1W SuperCobra is a day and night version equipped more powerful engines and advanced weapons capability. The AH-1W SuperCobra is also called the “Whiskey Cobra”.
The AH-1W SuperCobra has a crew of 2, for a pilot, co-pilot and gunner. It has a maximum speed of 190 knots and a range of 317 nmi. It incorporates two General Electric T700 turboshaft. M197 3-barreled 20 mm Gatling-style cannon in the A/A49E-7 turret, 2.75 in Hydra 70 rockets, 5 in Zuni rockets, TOW missiles, AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles and AIM-9 Sidewinder Anti-Aircraft Missiles.
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