Bell AH-1G Cobra (early production)

Plastic model kit for an AH-1G Cobra U.S. Attack Helicopter (Early Production)

• 1:35 scale
• 226 parts
• 5 marking options
• Lots of gun load
• unbuilt / unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The late version of the AH-1G Cobra is also available from ICM. You can find them here (if available): ICM53051 Bell AH-1G Cobra (late production)

The widespread use of multi-purpose helicopters in Vietnam to provide fire support of ground units was the reason for the development of a specialized attack helicopter. Bell began its development in the spring of 1965, and in September, the first prototype became operational. The production AH-1G Cobra began rolling off the assembly line in June 1967, and in the fall of the same year, they began combat operations in Vietnam. The built-in armament of the first production AH-1G Cobras consisted of a six-barrel Minigun mounted in the nose underfuselage turret. A 40-mm automatic grenade launcher was later added. The pylons were additionally equipped with blocks with unguided missiles and machine gun containers, and the possibility of suspending a powerful 20-mm six-barrel automatic cannon was added. The gunner in the front seat controlled the fire of the built-in weapons in the nose turret, and the pilot used weapons located on the wing pylons. Lightweight steel armor with a total weight of 122 kg was used to protect the crew and the most important parts of the structure and units from ground fire.