Bell

Bell AH-1 SuperCobra

Naval helicopter

  • First flight1969
  • Introduction1971 (AH-1J), 1986 (AH-1W)
  • Statusin service
  • Number built1,271+
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
53 ft 5 in
Height
13 ft 5 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
152 kn
Range
311 nmi
Service ceiling
10,500 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × P&W Canada T400-CP-400 (PT6T-3 Twin-Pac) turboshaft engine (1,530 shp)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Bell AH-1 Cobra

Engines 1

PT6 PT6 Turboprops & turboshafts Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 One of the most popular turboprop engines in the world. Pratt & Whitney Canada · Canada→

Helicopter 2

BA 1965 American helicopters Bell AH-1 Cobra The first dedicated attack helicopter Bell Helicopter · United States→
BA 2000 American helicopters Bell AH-1Z Viper The latest twin-engined Cobra with a four-bladed rotor, for the US Marine Corps. Bell Helicopter · United States→