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US Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam (Combat Aircraft)

By Jim Laurier , Jonathan Bernstein

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2003
ISBN
1-84176-606-2, 9781841766065
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
22 MB (23118828 bytes)
Pages
96\99
Time added
2012-10-29 21:00:00

Description

Osprey's study of AH-1 helicopters and their participation in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Bell’s AH-1 Cobra was the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. Built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System concept of 1965, the AH-1 was one of the few aircraft to reach the combat zone after actual combat experience went into its design. The AH-1 helped reduce the losses being suffered by vulnerable troop transport helicopters by providing effective fire suppression during airmobile operations. This book explores its history, technology and crew.

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