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Bell AH-1W 'Super Cobra'

Description
Notes: TWO-PLACE ASSAULT-TYPE helicopter.
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:AH-1
  Designation:AH-1
  Version:W
  Nickname:Super Cobra
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Attack
  Crew:Pilot and gunner

Specifications
  Length: 58' 0" 17.6 m
  Height:14' 2" 4.3 m
  Wingspan: 48' 0" 14.6 m
  Wingarea: 1,809.5 sq ft 168.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 10,200 lb 4,625 kg
  Max Weight: 14,700 lb 6,666 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric T700-GE-401
  Horsepower (each): 3250

Performance
  Range: 395 miles 636 km
  Cruise Speed: 173 mph 278 km/h 150 kt
  Max Speed: 175 mph 281 km/h 151 kt
  Ceiling: 14,000 ft 4,267 m

Operators (Past and Present)
USMC HMLA-167 New River NC
USMC HMLA-169 Camp Pendleton CA
USMC HMLA-267 MCAS Camp Pendleton CA
USMC HMLA-269 New River NC
USMC HMLA-367 MCAS Camp Pendleton CA
USMC HMLA-369 Camp Pendleton CA
USMC HMT-303 Camp Pendleton CA

Known serial numbers
162532 / 162575, 163921 / 163954, 164572 / 164578, 164586 / 164596, 164913 / 164938, 165037 / 165056 , 165097 , 165271 / 165292 , 165317 / 165341 , 165358 / 165377 , 165392 / 165396


 
 

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