Over 60 years ago, Bell Helicopter transformed the UH-1 Huey into the AH-1 Cobra, creating the first helicopter designed specifically for combat. From its secretive development in the 1960s to the ...

Sixty years ago today, on September 7, 1965, the Bell AH-1 Cobra lifted off for its maiden flight. Known as the Bell Model 209 in prototype form, the helicopter was flown by test pilot William Quinlan ...

The AH-1 Cobra’s performance in Grenada underscored its value as a flexible and lethal platform in low-intensity conflicts. Developed by Bell Helicopter in the 1960s, the AH-1 Cobra was the United ...

The AH-1Z Viper’s original design is rooted in the iconic AH-1 Cobra, which is one of the first dedicated attack helicopters that rose to prominence during the Vietnam War One of the biggest upgrades ...

A retired US Army helicopter pilot has been awarded the USA’s highest military decoration for an improvised air rescue he carried out under fire during the Vietnam War. Captain Larry Taylor, who flew ...