Bells AH-I Cobra was the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanical of the ubiquitous UH-I Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. Built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System concept of 1965, the AH-I was one of the few aircraft to reach the combat zone after actual combat experience went into its design. The AH-I helped reduce the losses being suffered by vulnerable troop transport helicopters by providing effective fire suppression during airmobile operations. This book explores its history, technology and crew.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-13
9781841766065
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87342127
Product Key Features
Author
Jonathan Burnstein
Publication Name
Us Army Ah-I Cobra Units in Vietnam
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
185mm
Volume
No. 41
Item Weight
314g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jonathan Burnstein
Series Title
Osprey Combat Aircraft
Illustrator
Jim Laurier
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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