Bell AH-1 SuperCobra

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The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the United States Army's AH-1 Cobra.

The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra.

The AH-1W is the backbone of the United States Marine Corps's attack helicopter fleet, but it will be replaced in service by the Bell AH-1Z Viper upgrade.

General characteristics

Crew: 2: pilot, co-pilot/gunner (CPG)
Length: 53 ft 5 in (16.3 m) (with both rotors turning)
Rotor diameter: 43 ft 11 in (13.4 m)
Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.1 m)
Empty weight: 6,610 lb (2,998 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 10,000 lb (4,540 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada T400-CP-400 (PT6T-3 Twin-Pac) turboshaft, 1,800 shp (1,342 kW)
Total engine output: 1,530 shp (1,125 kW) limited by helicopter drivetrain
Rotor systems: 2 blades on main rotor, 2 blades on tail rotor
Fuselage length: 45 ft 9 in (13.5 m)
Stub wing span: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)

Performance

Never exceed speed: 190 knots (219 mph, 352 km/h)
Maximum speed: 152 knots (175 mph, 282 km/h)
Range: 311 nmi (358 mi, 576 km)
Service ceiling: 10,500 ft (3,215 m)
Rate of climb: 1,090 ft/min (5.54 m/s)

Armament

20 mm (0.787 in) M197 3-barreled Gatling cannon in the M97 turret (750 rounds ammo capacity)
2.75 in (70 mm) Mk 40, or Hydra 70 rockets - 14 rockets mounted in a variety of launchers
5 in (127 mm) Zuni rockets - 8 rockets in two 4-round LAU-10D/A launchers
AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles - 1 mounted on each hardpoint

woody2858 Uploaded by woody2858 on Sep 23, 2014. Bell AH-1 SuperCobra - Desktop Nexus Aircraft Download free wallpapers and background images: Bell AH-1 SuperCobra. Desktop Nexus Aircraft background ID 1843128. The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the United States Army's AH-1 Cobra.

The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra.

The AH-1W is the backbone of the United States Marine Corps's attack helicopter fleet, but it will be replaced in service by the Bell AH-1Z Viper upgrade.

General characteristics

Crew: 2: pilot, co-pilot/gunner (CPG)
Length: 53 ft 5 in (16.3 m) (with both rotors turning)
Rotor diameter: 43 ft 11 in (13.4 m)
Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.1 m)
Empty weight: 6,610 lb (2,998 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 10,000 lb (4,540 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada T400-CP-400 (PT6T-3 Twin-Pac) turboshaft, 1,800 shp (1,342 kW)
Total engine output: 1,530 shp (1,125 kW) limited by helicopter drivetrain
Rotor systems: 2 blades on main rotor, 2 blades on tail rotor
Fuselage length: 45 ft 9 in (13.5 m)
Stub wing span: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)

Performance

Never exceed speed: 190 knots (219 mph, 352 km/h)
Maximum speed: 152 knots (175 mph, 282 km/h)
Range: 311 nmi (358 mi, 576 km)
Service ceiling: 10,500 ft (3,215 m)
Rate of climb: 1,090 ft/min (5.54 m/s)

Armament

20 mm (0.787 in) M197 3-barreled Gatling cannon in the M97 turret (750 rounds ammo capacity)
2.75 in (70 mm) Mk 40, or Hydra 70 rockets - 14 rockets mounted in a variety of launchers
5 in (127 mm) Zuni rockets - 8 rockets in two 4-round LAU-10D/A launchers
AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles - 1 mounted on each hardpoint 4.1