AH-1 Cobra Helicopter

AH-1 Cobra Helicopter (HM2523)

Location: Ida Grove, IA 51445 Ida County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 21.107', W 95° 28.414'

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United States Army


The Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter was the world's
first dedicated armed attack helicopter.
Due to its speed, armament and maneuverability
it proved itself a powerful combatant
during the Vietnam Conflict.
The two-bladed single engine chopper
was flown by a pilot and co-pilot gunner.
Its max speed was
171 mph; range: 395 miles;
and armament:
1 - 3-barreled 20mm mini-gun
4-8 air TOW missiles
7-19 rockets
1 - 40mm grenade launcher
Property of the United States Army
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HM NumberHM2523
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Date Added Saturday, January 27th, 2018 at 10:03pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15T E 296271 N 4691799
Decimal Degrees42.35178333, -95.47356667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 21.107', W 95° 28.414'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 21' 6.42" N, 95° 28' 24.84" W
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Area Code(s)712
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 731-857 US-59, Ida Grove IA 51445, US
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