Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Bell AH-1 Cobra

The AH-1 was the backbone of the United States Army's attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions continue to fly with the militaries of several other nations. The AH-1 twin engine versions remain in service with United States Marine Corps as the service's primary attack helicopter. Surplus AH-1 helicopters have been converted for fighting forest fires. The United States Forest Service refers to their program as the Firewatch Cobra. Garlick Helicopters also converts surplus AH-1s for forest firefighting under the name, FireSnake
Bell AH-1 Cobra

Bell AH-1 Cobra

Bell AH-1 Cobra

Bell AH-1 Cobra

Bell AH-1 Cobra

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