FI / Finland
Lisää toivelistalle
| Tuotekoodi: | 53030 |
|---|---|
| Numero: | G3313030 |
| Valtio: | Yhdysvallat |
| Tuotemerkki: | ICM Models |
US Attack Helicopter
The
widespread use of multi-purpose helicopters in Vietnam to provide fire
support of ground units was the reason for the development of a
specialized attack helicopter. Bell began its development in the spring
of 1965, and in September, the first prototype became operational. The
production AH-1G Cobra began rolling off the assembly line in June 1967,
and in the fall of the same year, they began combat operations in
Vietnam. The built-in armament of the first production AH-1G Cobras
consisted of a six-barrel Minigun mounted in the nose underfuselage
turret. A 40-mm automatic grenade launcher
was later added. The
pylons were additionally equipped with blocks with unguided missiles and
machine gun containers, and the possibility of suspending a powerful
20-mm six-barrel automatic cannon was added. The gunner in the front
seat controlled the fire of the built-in weapons in the nose turret, and
the pilot used weapons located on the wing pylons.
Lightweight
steel armor with a total weight of 122 kg was used to protect the crew
and the most important parts of the structure and units from ground
fire.
