N. G. Brown is currently in sales and management, but during the Vietnam war he was a Huey and Cobra gunship pilot for the U. S. Army. The experiences of that time have impacted profoundly on his life, sometimes for the better and sometimes for worse. For many years now he has been trying to put some of those thoughts and experiences into words on paper. BLUE MAX: Missions & Memories is the culmination of over 25 years of writing effort.
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Cobra! is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and fully documented history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and their piston engine fighters built during the Great Depression and through World War II. While the story centers on techincal aspects of the v
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During the Vietnam War fleets of transport helicopters provided U.S. forces with an unprecented level of mobility and proved the concept of âair cavalryâ. But without adequate support, helicopters such as the Bell UH-1 proved vulnerable to enemy ground fire. The solution was to develop a helicopter gunship. Bellâs first foray into the category was rejected by the Army, but after Lockheedâs AH-56 failed to meet critical goals, Bell answered the call with a new design. Equipped with a tandem cockpit, stub wings for weapons and a chin-mounted gun turret, Bellâs Model 209 protoype was smaller and lighter than the AH-56,and used proven components from the UH-1. Developed in less than nine months, the 209 performed well and easily won the Army competition. In April 1966 the Army placed its first order for 110 aircraft, now designated the AH-1 Cobra or HueyCobra (but also widely known by the nickname âSnakeâ). Over 1100 would eventually be built, including twin-engine SeaCobra and SuperCobra versions for the Marine Corps. After entering service in June of 1967, Cobras provided extensive support in Vietnam as fire support platforms, and achieved over a million operational hours. Cobras also flew in Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and in Somalia before being retired in the late 1990s. They continue to fly for the Marine Corps, NATO allies and elsewhere. They also serve in a civil role as fire fighting helicopters. Created by Bell and the U.S. Army, this pilotâs flight operating manual profiles the AH-1F Cobra. Over 300 pages long, this unclassified document is reprinted here in its entirety.
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We bring you the AH-1 model helicopter that is finely handcrafted using the best materials to produce a quality outcome that matches the original AH-1W Super Cobra. Our AH1 helicopter model is brought to life by a talented team who works hard to make it look as realistic as possible. First it is handcrafted by master craftsmen followed by several priming and sanding processes. Gifted artists then refer to images to paint on the details to match those of the actual AH-1 Cobra. A final coat of clear lacquer not only protects the details but also provides a glossy finish. The AH-1W Super Cobra model helicopter goes through many stages of quality control to ensure that it is ready for delivery. The AH-1 model helicopter is mounted on a mahogany-based chrome pedestal so you can display it as soon as it arrives. Our keyword helicopter model a scaled mirror image of the actual AH1 cobra makes a perfect addition to your collection or gift to aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists. Specs: Scale: 1/32 Span: 18 inches Length: 17 inches
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The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.
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The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.
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The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.
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1/72 Scale. Molded in Gray & Clear plastic, contains 60 parts, and decals
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AH-1G Cobra Helicopter Model. The AH-1G Cobra was developed by Bell featuring a new wide bladed rotor and slim fuselage that gave it twice the speed of the UH-1B or Huey. The Cobra aircraft is armed with 2.75 inch Folding Fin Aerial Rockets and a chin turret on the M28/M28A1 armament subsystem. The AH-1G Cobra or Snake was first set up on September 1967 in Vietnam. The principal mission of the AH-1G was to give fire support to troop carrying Hueys. During the Vietnam War the AH-1G Cobra was used in a lot of missions from armed escort and reconnaissance to fire suppression and aerial rocket artillery. The AH-1G Cobra was always paired with an unarmed OH 6A Cayuse Loach or OH58A Kiowa light observation helicopter or a UH-1H Night hawk. The AH-1G Cobra was also equipped with Cobra Night Fire Control System or CONFICS and the Southeast Asia Multi Sensor Armament Subsystem for Huey Cobra or SMASH to provide the AH-1G with the capability of detecting, identifying and targeting ground targets during day or night operations. The AH-1G is one of the high performance attack helicopters in history. Some of the specifications of AH-1G Cobra are as follows: for the crew, the helicopter allows one pilot and one CPG; its length is 44 ft. and 5 in. rotor diameter is 44 ft., height is at 13 ft. and 5 in., weight when empty is 6,073 pounds, maximum take off weight is 9,500 pounds, power plant is 1x AVCO Lycoming T53L-13 turbo shaft, and the rotor system has 2 blades. Dimensions: 15.75″L x 8″W x 3.96″H
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