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Type: Close support and attack helicopter
Country of origin: USA
Performance:
Max. speed 172 mph;
Range 357 miles.
The anti-armour helicopter is a high quality
weapon system capable of providing a deterrent against superior armoured
forces. The need for an attack purpose helicopter capable of protecting
the utility transport helicopters was first felt during the Vietnam war.
The Cobra helicopter was the answer. It's armament includes a cannon, rocket
launchers and anti-armour missiles. It's narrow shape makes it less vulnerable
to attack.
The helicopter was purchased as one of the
lessons of the Yom Kippur War and it's baptism of fire took place during
the "Peace Of Gallile Operation" (June 1982).
