Forces of Valor 1:48 USMC AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopter, FOV820004A2

Description: "We will carry out a campaign characterized by shock, by surprise, by flexibility ... and by the application of overwhelming force." - CENTCOM commander General Tommy Franks commenting on the conduct of Operation: Iraqi Freedom, March 21st, 2003 While the ubiquitous UH-1 "Huey" could perform a variety of roles, it was found to be too slow for the gunship or escort role. Bell Helicopter won the competition for an interim fast armed escort helicopter in March 1966, against the Sikorsky S-61 and the Kaman H-2 Tomahawk, while the Army was waiting for the fielding of the AAFSS AH-56A Cheyenne. The AAFSS program was cancelled in 1972. Some early model AH-1G Cobras mounted either two M134 "Miniguns" or two M129 grenade launchers in a M28A1 chin-turret (TAT-141). Because of problems with the ammunition feed systems, the twin-gun configuration was discontinued. The Cobra was first employed to Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in August 1967. The Cobra's primary mission was to give fire support to troop carrying "Hueys". The AH-1G Cobra was powered by a single Lycoming T53-L-13 1400 shp turbine engine, and had a speed of 196 mph (170 knots), almost twice the speed of the UH-1 "Huey". The AH-1G Cobra used the M73 reflex sight. The Cobra performed it's job so well it was possible for the first time for "slicks" and gun ships to operated as true air cavalry. Later models of the AH-1G Cobra, or "Snake", were armed with 2.75 inch (70mm) Folding Fin Aerial Rockets (FFARS) in M158 seven-tube or M200 19-tube rocket launchers, used so effectively at An Loc in 1972. The Cobra had a chin-turret on the M28/M28A1 armament subsystem. The chin-turret mounted the M134 7.62mm "Minigun" and the M129 40mm grenade launcher. The AH-1G could also be armed with the M134 "Minigun" in fixed side-mounting M18/M18A1 gun pod, and the port (left) side mounting M195 20mm automatic gun on the M35 armament subsystem. The AH-1G could also mount the XM118 smoke grenade dispenser. Pictured here is a 1:48 scale diecast replica of a US Marine Corps AH-1W "Whiskey" Super Cobra attack helicopter that was attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 "Warriors", then deployed to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, during December 2012. #FOV820004A2 Dimensions: Rotorspan: 11-inches Length: 11-inches Features: - Diecast and plastic construction - Spinning rotor blades - Loads of ordnance - Accurate markings and insignia - Comes with two seated pilot figures - Comes with helipad display base - Comes with plastic display stand - Some minor assembly required FOV820004A-1 1/48 Bell AH-1W Whiskey Cobra attack helicopter (NTS exhaust nozzle) Video will open in a new window Historical Account: "Whiskey" - The AH-1W Super Cobra is a day/night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter that provides en route escort for our assault helicopters and their embarked forces. The AH-1W is a two-place, tandem-seat, twin-engine helicopter capable of land- or sea-based operations. The AH-1W provides fire support and fire support coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore. The AH-1W is operated in eight composite HMLA squadrons composed of 18 AH-1 and 9 UH-1 aircraft. The AH-1W is currently being outfitted with a Night Targeting System/Forward Looking Infrared Radar that provides laser rangefinding/designating and camera capabilities. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 119.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-09T17:33:43.000Z

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