ICM 1/35 AH-1G Cobra (Late Production), U.S. Attack Helicopter ICM53031

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ICM 1/35 AH-1G Cobra (Late Production), U.S. Attack Helicopter ICM53031

Name: ICM 1/35 AH-1G Cobra (Late Production), U.S. Attack Helicopter ICM53031
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ICM 1/35 AH-1G Cobra (Late Production), U.S. Attack Helicopter ICM53031

The AH-1G Cobra attack helicopter was developed by company Bell as part of the program to create a specialized attack helicopter. In the fall of 1967, it began to be used in Vietnam, where demonstrated its high combat qualities. To defeat ground targets, AH-1G helicopters used both built-in weapons – a six-barreled machine gun or grenade launcher – and suspended: units of unguided missiles, suspended machine guns, and later – a six-barreled 20 mm gun. Its firepower allowed hitting even armored targets. Over time, the AH-1G received a number of improvements, including measures to counter surface-to-air missiles with thermal guidance. For this, cooling of the engine exhaust gases was used, in addition, a special pipe was installed on the helicopters, which diverted the hot gases upwards, into the plane of rotation of the main rotor. After the end of the war, AH-1G Cobra helicopters continued their service in units stationed in Western Europe.

The first 1/35 scale model kit of the AH-1G Cobra helicopter from ICM
Strict adherence to geometry and proportions, high level of detail of the fuselage skin
The set includes hanging weapons: blocks of unguided missiles, containers with machine guns and a six-barrel cannon
The decal for 5 markings for different units
Markings:

AH-1G 68-15531, company D, 229th AHB, Quan Loi, 1971
AH-1G 67-15578, 175th AHC, “Bushwhakers” Platoon, Vinh Long, 1971
AH-1G 67-15738, 129th AHC, An Son, Summer 1972
AH-1G 68-15054, Troop F 8th Cav Regiment, Chu Lai, Autumn 1972
AH-1G 70-16000, 3rd Squadron 8th Cavalry Division, Mainz-Finthen, Autumn 1973
The AH-1 Cobra helicopter (Bell 209) is an attack helicopter in the classic layout, using many components of its “big brother” UH-1 Huey. The first flight of the AH-1 prototype took place on September 7, 1965 and the helicopter entered mass production in the same year. During the Vietnam War, 1,126 machines of the G model were produced, of which 279 were lost in combat. Due to the very high reliability of the structure, small side profile and good performance, the helicopter remains in service to this day in the US Marine Corps. The AH-1 allowed the US Army to fully implement the theoretical assumption of airmobile infantry (“air cavalry”) through the fire support of landing infantry units. Today, the AH-1 Cobra is primarily used against an armored celon. From 1965, several versions of this successful helicopter were created, including: AH-1G (basic version), AH-1J (two-engine version), AH-1Q (version armed with TOW missiles). Technical data: Top speed: 333 km / h; maximum range (depending on version): 507-574km, armament: fixed-1 20mm M197 three-barrel cannon, slung rockets, guided missiles, unguided missiles and cannon pods.