USS Intrepid
Bell AH-1G Cobra
The AH-1 Cobra was the first helicopter designed specifically for the ground-attack role. Entering service in 1967, the CobraCobra quickly established an impressive combat record during the Vietnam War (1964–75). It has a top speed of 219 mph (352 kph).
The Cobra’s pilot flies the aircraft from the rear cockpit and operates the wing-mounted rockets. The gunner in the front cockpit controls the six-barreled 7.62mm mini-gun and 40mm grenade launcher mounted in the rotating “chin” turret. Because the spinning rotors make it impossible to abandon the aircraft during flight, neither crew member is equipped with an ejection seat or parachute.
Flown by Colonel William M. Gavora & Colonel Danny C. Snodgrass
USS Intrepid
Bell AH-1G Cobra
The AH-1 Cobra was the first helicopter designed specifically for the ground-attack role. Entering service in 1967, the CobraCobra quickly established an impressive combat record during the Vietnam War (1964–75). It has a top speed of 219 mph (352 kph).
The Cobra’s pilot flies the aircraft from the rear cockpit and operates the wing-mounted rockets. The gunner in the front cockpit controls the six-barreled 7.62mm mini-gun and 40mm grenade launcher mounted in the rotating “chin” turret. Because the spinning rotors make it impossible to abandon the aircraft during flight, neither crew member is equipped with an ejection seat or parachute.
Flown by Colonel William M. Gavora & Colonel Danny C. Snodgrass