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American attack helicopter providing Ethiopian close air support. Older models still operational with deliveries continuing.
المشغّلون (1)
Ethiopia
5نشط
المصنّع
معلومات الإنتاج
YEAR INTRODUCED1967
PRODUCTION STATUSLegacy
عرض بالحجم الكامل
Bell AH-1 Skycobra - Bell Textron
المزايا
- Proven attack helicopter design with decades of combat use
- Slim fuselage profile reduces target area
- TOW missiles effective against armored targets
- Relatively low cost for an attack helicopter
- US-origin parts have wider aftermarket availability
العيوب
- Very old design with limited survivability features
- Single-engine variants vulnerable to battle damage
- No modern integrated defensive suite
- TOW requires wire guidance limiting engagement flexibility
- Night/adverse weather capability depends on upgrade status
المواصفات التقنية
CREW2 (Pilot + Gunner)
RANGE507 Km
ENGINE1× Lycoming T53-L-703 (1,342 KW)
LENGTH13.59 M
ARMAMENT20mm M197 Cannon, TOW ATGMs, Hydra 70 Rockets
MAX SPEED277 Km/H
ROTOR DIAMETER13.41 M
عائلة الأسلحة2 نسخ
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4d ago
Ammunition capacity versus protection trade-off here reflects deliberate doctrinal choices worth examining.
أنظمة مشابهة
Main gun accuracy at extended range requires stabilization and fire control maturity that few systems achieve.