AH-1J Sea Cobra attack helicopter

The AH-1 Cobra is an attack helicopter designed for close air support and anti-tank missions. The Cobra series was derived from the UH-1 Iroquois utility/transport helicopter, retaining the rotor, transmission and engine in a completely redesigned fuselage. The manufacturer's designation is Model 209 Huey Cobra . This entry describes the Sea Cobra and Super Cobra twin-engine variants operated by the U.S. Marine Corps and other countries; single-engine Cobra/TOW variants are...