How many Hellfires can a Cobra carry?

16 Hellfire missiles
“The Super Cobra carries a three-barrel, 20mm Gatling gun for close-range engagement.” The AH-1Z for the USMC will be armed with 16 Hellfire missiles, six AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, 70mm rocket pods (seven-shot and 19-shot) and a 20mm gun.

Does the military still use cobras?

In US Army service, the Cobra was progressively replaced by the newer and more capable Boeing AH-64 Apache during the 1990s, with the final examples being withdrawn during 2001. Upgraded versions of the Cobra have been developed, such as the twin engined AH-1 SeaCobra/SuperCobra and the experimental Bell 309 KingCobra.

Who makes the AH-1 Cobra?

Bell Textron
Bell AH-1 Cobra/Manufacturers

Does the army use Cobra helicopters?

The AH-1 Cobra first took to the skies in 1965 and flew for the U.S. Army for decades. Today, these attack choppers remain in service in multiple national militaries, including the twin-turbine version which remains in active use by the U.S. Marine Corps.

What kind of engine does an AH-1 Cobra have?

The Production AH-1S was equipped with an upgraded AlliedSignals Engines T53-L-703 1800 shp turbo shaft engine, gearbox, and transmission, providing additional power that had been lacking in the AH-1Q. The Production AH-1S mounted the new M28A3 armament subsystem with M134 minigun and M129 grenade launcher and retained the 2.75 inch rocket system.

When did the modification of the AH-1S begin?

The designation Modified AH-1S (also sometimes written as “AH-1S Mod”) referred to all existing AH-1G/AH-1Q/AH-1R Cobras modified to Production AH-1S standard beginning in 1976.

What kind of seat does an AH-1s have?

The AH-1S is an armoured attack helicopter offering protection to the crew and engine: Composite boron carbide seat enclosures, for both of the crew, with a thickness of 20 mm. A steel seat, which offers a thickness of 12 mm for the pilot only.

What’s the maximum speed of an Ah 1s?

This turboshaft engine is able to push the AH-1S to speeds in excess of 277 km/h whilst carrying wing-mounted armaments (maximum tested speed is up to 295 km/h in RB). The AH-1S is an armoured attack helicopter offering protection to the crew and engine: