The Vietnam War brought to light the necessity of a specialized, armed aircraft to assist and supply fire support for transport helicopters in combat situations. In response, Bell Helicopter, the ...

The AH-1 Cobra’s performance in Grenada underscored its value as a flexible and lethal platform in low-intensity conflicts. Developed by Bell Helicopter in the 1960s, the AH-1 Cobra was the United ...

A smile crossed the lips of many a Marine in Vietnam who heard the code word “Scarface.” They knew hovering overhead was a Cobra attack helicopter ready to strike at the enemy. “Everything we did was ...

One of the newest additions to the helicopter fleet of the United States is by far the fastest attack helicopter on the ...

The Philippine air force has retired its Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. The air force’s 15th Strike Wing held a joint retirement ceremony for the ...

Manufactured by Bell Helicopter (now known as Bell Textron Inc.)—the same company that made the ubiquitous Huey helicopter of Vietnam War fame—the chopper’s official name is the Bell AH-1 SuperCobra; ...

Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix. An existing ...

Image Credit:Richard Whitcombe / Shutterstock. The Vietnam War may be decades behind us, but some of its most iconic machines continue to roll, fly, and float their way through modern life. These ...