Discover the evolution of the AH-1 Cobra, a military helicopter that has ... including the Sea Cobra (AH-1J), King Cobra, TOW Cobra (AH-1Q), and the latest model, the Viper (AH-1Z).

The AH-1 Cobra’s performance in Grenada underscored ... equipped with a 20mm M197 cannon, TOW anti-tank missiles, and 2.75-inch rocket pods, making it ideal for engaging ground targets.

The Bell AH-1's journey from Cobra to SuperCobra began ... The Cobra's arsenal included Folding Fin Aerial Rockets and an M65 TOW (tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided), a sophisticated ...

The U.S. Army developed the AH-1 “Cobra” attack helicopter in the ... was armed with a three barrel 20-millimeter cannon, TOW and Hellfire anti-tank missiles, 70- and 127-millimeter rockets ...

Known as G-Model, the first generation AH-1 Cobras were fully armed with two ... However, newer versions dropped the rocket pods in favor of the TOW missile system. The Cobra was powered ...

The Bell AH-1 Cobra, three of which sit in the U.S. Army ... Later models dropped the rocket pods in favor of tow missiles, said the curator. The Cobras began seeing combat in Vietnam in 1968 ...

Service: USMC Armament: 20 mm M197 Gatling cannon; Hydra 70 rockets; 5 in Zuni rockets; TOW missiles ... U.S. Army in 1962 based upon a UH-1 Huey, the AH-1W Super Cobra is the world’s first ...