Bell AH-1P Cobra

The AH-1P was an interim part of a long-term modernization of AH-1Q/S Cobras. It featured an improved, low-reflectivity glass canopy with enhanced crew safety features, as well as state-of-the-art instrumentation and various avionics and drivetrain upgrades. 100 AH-1P Cobras were delivered to the Army between 1977 and 1978.

Overview

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Design authority: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.

Primary manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.

Parent type: Bell Model 209/AH-1 Cobra

Aircraft status: Status unknown

Configuration

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VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 2 in Tandem arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

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