AH-1 Cobra

US Army AH-1S Cobra Helicopter Gallant Eagle 1986

Photo Description: An overhead view of a US Army AH-1S Cobra helicopter on a mission during Exercise Gallant Eagle '86, July 1, 1986. Photo Credit: USGov/TSgt Jose Lopez Photo Date: 1 July 1986 Photo Location: California Photo ID: AH10057

USMC AH-1W Super Cobra HMLA-427 MCAS Yuma 2014

Photo Description: A left side view of a US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, participating in a close-air support training exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-14 in Yuma, Arizona, April 10, 2014. The Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1, is designed to teach the six functions of Marine Corps aviation while providing the closest experience to real combat strategy, tactics and execution. Photo Credit: USN/LCpl Eryn L. Rudolph Photo Date: 10 April 2014 Photo Location: MCAS Yuma, Arizona Photo ID: AH10052

USMC AH-1W Super Cobra 31st MEU USS Green Bay 2015

Photo Description: A left side view of a United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Photo Credit: USN/MCS 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins Photo Date: 11 June 2015 Photo Location: East China Sea Photo ID: AH10046

USMC AH-1W Super Cobra HMM-261 MCAS New River 2004

Photo Description: An aerial view of a US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261), MCAS New River, North Carolina (NC), as it passes the US Navy (USN) Harper Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) on April 17, 2004. On the horizon is an unidentified Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship. Photo Credit: USN/PH3 Evan Priesthoff Photo Date: 17 April 2004 Photo Location: MCAS New River, North Carolina Photo ID: AH10047

US Army AH-1S Cobra Helicopters 17th Air Cavalry Brigade 1988

Photo Description: An air-to-air right side view of two AH-1S Cobra helicopters from the 17th Air Cavalry Brigade in-flight for a combat run on the Camp Del Balomple Range. President Ronald Reagan mobilized United States exercise task force Dragon/Golden Pheasant, consisting of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 7th Light Infantry Division, to help discourage Nicaraguan forces from entering Honduras, Marc 1, 1988. Photo Credit: USN/TSgt Bob Simons Photo Date: 1 March 1988 Photo Location: Camp Del Balomple Range, Honduras Photo ID: AH10036

USMC AH-1W Super Cobras MAWTS-1 Camp Pendleton 2009

Photo Description: A left side view of two United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1W Super Cobras supporting Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-14, fly over Observation Point Left during a close air support training exercise, October 22, 2013. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 Provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of a unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. Photo Credit: USMC/LCpl Matthew R. Howe Photo Date: 22 October 2013 Photo Location: Camp Pendleton, California Photo ID: AH10042

USMC AH-1Z Viper UH-1Y Venom 3rd MAW Camp Pendleton 2013

Photo Description: A left side view of several Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) conduct a live fire demo for a family event on Camp Pendleton, California on 22 June 2013. The squadron fired multiple ordnance and conducted different aerial maneuvers to show some of the capabilities of the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. Photo Credit: USGov/Sgt. Gregory Moore Photo Date: 22 June 2013 Photo Location: Camp Pendleton, California Photo ID: 812-AH10021

USMC AH-1Z Viper HMLA-367 Camp Pendleton 2009

Photo Description: A right side view of a United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Cobra helicopter. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 received 3 new AH-1Z Cobra helicopters at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in September 2009. The AH-1Z is more maneuverable and mission effective than its AH-1W predecessor and is set to debut at a Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment next fall. Photo Credit: USGov Photo Date: 18 September 2009 Photo Location: Camp Pendleton, California Photo ID: AH10018

US Army AH-1S Cobra Helicopters Bright Star 1985

Photo Description: A right side view of a row of United States Army Bell AH-1S Cobra helicopters parked on the flight line during the multinational joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR '85. Photo Credit: USN/SSgt Mike Haggerty Photo Date: 1 August 1985 Photo Location: Amman Air Base, Jordan Photo ID: 812-AH10013

USMC AH-1Z Viper USS Bonhomme Richard 2011

Photo Description: A left side view of a United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter chained to the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) August 2011. Photo Credit: USN/Sr Chief MCS Joe Kane Photo Date: 1 August 2011 Photo Location: Puget Sound Photo ID: AH10017

USMC AH-1Z Viper Helicopter USS Boxer 2013

Photo Description: A right side view of a Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer was deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. Photo Credit: USN/MCS 2nd Class Kenan O’Connor Photo Date: 25 September 2013 Photo Location: Pacific Ocean Photo ID: 812-AH10011

USMC AH-1W Sea Cobra HMLA-269 USS Guadalcanal 1993

Photo Description: A right side view photo of a Bell AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HML/A-269) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) in May 1993. The ship is participating in the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. Photo Credit: DoD/PH1 Robert Scoggin Photo Date: 1 May 1993 Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean Photo ID: AH10004

USMC AH-1Z Viper Helicopter HX-21 USS Wasp 2010

Photo Description: A right side view of a Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Maryland, approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This upgraded version of the Cobra is not yet available to the fleet. The helicopter features a larger engine and has two more blades than the Cobra's original two, giving it more power and maneuverability. Wasp is conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer models of aircraft. Photo Credit: USN/MCS 1st Class Rebekah Adler Photo Date: 2 August 2010 Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean Photo ID: 812-AH10008

USMC AH-1 Cobra Helicopters HMLA-269 USS Saipan 2003

Photo Description: A flight deck view of several United States Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 ( HMLA-269 ) get directions prior to lift off from USS Saipan off the coast of North Carolina. Saipan is part of an amphibious task force which will carry the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 7,000 Marines on an undisclosed mission. Marine aviation flying from Navy amphibious ships demonstrates the tight integration of the Navy-Marine Corps Team. Photo Credit: DoD/Airman Kyle Voight Photo Date: 13 January 2003 Photo Location: Coast Of North Carolina Photo ID: AH10003