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US ARMY AH-1 COBRA UNITS IN VIETNAM
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| By: |
Jonathan Bernstein, Jim Laurier (Illus) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1782006826 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781782006824 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
20 November, 2012 |
| Series: |
Combat Aircraft 41 |
| Description: |
Bell's AH-1 Cobra was dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. This book explores its history, technology and crew. |
| Synopsis: |
Bell's AH-1 Cobra was the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. Built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System concept of 1965, the AH-1 was one of the few aircraft to reach the combat zone after actual combat experience went into its design. The AH-1 helped reduce the losses being suffered by vulnerable troop transport helicopters by providing effective fire suppression during airmobile operations. This book explores its history, technology and crew. |
| Illustrations: |
20 b/w; 128 col |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |