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| | Code: CG-US51207
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Price: $49.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series US51207
Bell AH-1J SeaCobra Diecast Model
USMC VX-5 Vampires, Vietnam| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bell AH-1J SeaCobra | | 13.25" | | 11" |
The AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Bell 209) is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also sometimes referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. The AH-1 was the backbone of the United States Army's attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions continue to fly with several other users. The AH-1 twin engine versions remain in service with United States Marine Corps as the service's primary attack helicopter.
Designed to meet an urgent US Army requirement for a helicopter gunship, the Bell AH-1 Cobra—sometimes referred to as the Snake—was first flown on September 7th, 1965. Capable of using a variety of weapons covering the gamut of rocket pods, cannon pods, minigun pods, and missiles, the Cobra’s main armament is its three-barrel 20mm Gatling gun mounted in a chin turret. The Cobra's primary mission was to give fire support to troop-carrying Hueys. Fast, heavily armed, and highly maneuverable, the narrow 38 inch wide airframe presented a much more difficult target than its predecessors. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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