The Bell Huey Cobra was the very first purpose-designed helicopter gunship to become operational and to see combat. Designed in the mid-1960s as an "interim solution" for an armed escort and close-support weapon to support the US Army in the Vietnam War; it is still being manufactured and improved in the 21st century; making it a success far beyond the wildest dreams of its creators. In this title Chris Bishop discusses the origins of the Huey Cobra; the innovations to its design throughout the years and its major combat uses in numerous theatres; including Vietnam; the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s; US Persian Gulf escort operations; Lebanon 1983; Panama 1989; the Gulf War 1991 and in the current conflict in Iraq.
#6037070 in Books 2001-01-01 2001-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .38 x .3 x 6.69l; 1.37 #File Name: 1841271527312 pages
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