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The first purpose-built [[attack helicopter]] was the '''AH-1 Cobra''', originally developed for the [[U.S. Army]] during the [[Vietnam War]]. Typical armament included 2.75" [[unguided rocket]]s on pylons, with a chin turret containing either two [[M61 Vulcan (autocannon)|20mm M61 Vulcan autocannon]], two 40mm automatic grenade launchers, or one of each. They also could carry the [[BGM-71 TOW]] antitank missile | The first purpose-built [[attack helicopter]] was the '''AH-1 Cobra''', originally developed for the [[U.S. Army]] during the [[Vietnam War]]. Typical armament included 2.75" [[unguided rocket]]s on pylons, with a chin turret containing either two [[M61 Vulcan (autocannon)|20mm M61 Vulcan autocannon]], two 40mm automatic grenade launchers, or one of each. They also could carry the [[BGM-71 TOW]] antitank missile | ||
| − | The [[U.S. Marine Corps]] is currently adding the '''AH-1Z Super Cobra'''. This new version of the aircraft is complete with a new engine and a 4-blade rotor. As in previous versions, the Super Cobra is outfitted with the [[AGM-114 Hellfire]], and can also carry [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] missiles for self-defense against aircraft and helicopters. | + | The [[U.S. Marine Corps]] is currently adding the '''AH-1Z Viper''' to its arsenal. The AH-1Z is an improvement over the previous version '''AH-1W Super Cobra'''. This new version of the aircraft is complete with a new twin-engine and a 4-blade rotor. As in previous versions, the Super Cobra is outfitted with the [[AGM-114 Hellfire]], and can also carry [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] missiles for self-defense against aircraft and helicopters. |
Latest revision as of 22:47, 12 July 2010
The first purpose-built attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra, originally developed for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Typical armament included 2.75" unguided rockets on pylons, with a chin turret containing either two 20mm M61 Vulcan autocannon, two 40mm automatic grenade launchers, or one of each. They also could carry the BGM-71 TOW antitank missile
The U.S. Marine Corps is currently adding the AH-1Z Viper to its arsenal. The AH-1Z is an improvement over the previous version AH-1W Super Cobra. This new version of the aircraft is complete with a new twin-engine and a 4-blade rotor. As in previous versions, the Super Cobra is outfitted with the AGM-114 Hellfire, and can also carry AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles for self-defense against aircraft and helicopters.
