During the Vietnam War, the Bell UH-1 transported troops but was vulnerable to enemy fire. In response, Bell developed the Cobra gunship, armed with miniguns, grenade launchers, and missiles.

Manufactured by Bell Helicopter (now known as Bell Textron Inc.)—the same company that made the ubiquitous Huey helicopter of Vietnam War fame—the chopper’s official name is the Bell AH-1 ...

Boeing has maintained a somewhat steady Apache production rate, with production set to continue until around 2032.

In fact, the original A129 was born as an evolution of the concept introduced by the AH-1 Cobra, the first to use a tandem cockpit configuration. Contrary to the Cobra, the Mangusta was based on ...

For his first assignment, Chevalier led a platoon equipped with AH-1 Cobra gunships. The helicopters carry a two-person crew, a pilot and a gunner. They are designed to provide close air support ...

Today, the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) announced there will be a grand opening of the Captain ...

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of its first AH-64E Apache helicopter from the United States. Deliveries of 24 aircraft were originally scheduled to take place from last year, ...

The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) in Chattanooga is adding an exhibit on Tennessee Medal of Honor ...

Red, white and blue quilts are comforting and honoring military veterans touched by war – from coast to coast and, thanks to volunteers in North Dakota and Minnesota, throughout the Red River Valley.

He was a member of the AVMA, FLVMA and RIVMA. In addition to his veterinary career, he was most proud of his service in Vietnam from 1969-71 in the US Army as a CWO2 AH-1 Cobra gunship pilot, 101st ...