AH-1G Cobra Combat Helicopter ICM-53030

Description

The AH-1G Cobra was a ground support helicopter used by the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bell began development in the spring of 1965 but the aircraft was not available until the second half of 1967.

It was armed with a six-barrel “Minigun” mounted in the nose of the aircraft, under the fuselage. Later a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher was added. The pylons were additionally equipped with unguided missile blocks and the possibility of suspending a powerful 20 mm six-barrel automatic cannon was added. The gunner in the front seat controlled the fire of the guns integrated in the turret, and the pilot used guns located in the wings. Light steel armor was used to protect the crew and the most important parts of the structure.

the kit contains 5 possible markings (all from the Vietnam War)