Based on the helicopter design Bell AH 1 - Huey Cobra which was used in great numbers in Vietnam, Bell developed the improved version AH-1 W Super Cobra which has better fighting power and other features. First delivery of this prototype to the US-Marine-Corps was 1986. The armament consists of a 20 mm-rapid fire gun as well as alternating rockets: Tow, Sidewinder, Hellfire, Zuni and 70 mm rocket. Technical Data: Length: 15.10 m; Wing span 3.28 m; Height 4.32 m; Diameter of rotor 15.10 rn.

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