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AH-1Q HueyCobra
Bell · USA
1975 saw the service of the AH-1Q, a major milestone in helicopter warfare. It was the first "interim" attack helicopter equipped with the TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided) missile, turning the Cobra into a true long-range tank hunter.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 277 km/h |
| Range | 510 km |
| Ceiling | 3,475 m |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
M197 20mm cannon; 8x TOW missiles; 70mm rocket pods.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
Hawk T1 (Production) →
Helicopter
AH-1Q HueyCobra
Bell · USA
1975 saw the service of the AH-1Q, a major milestone in helicopter warfare. It was the first "interim" attack helicopter equipped with the TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided) missile, turning the Cobra into a true long-range tank hunter.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 277 km/h |
| Range | 510 km |
| Ceiling | 3,475 m |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
M197 20mm cannon; 8x TOW missiles; 70mm rocket pods.