AH-1F - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Bell AH-1F HueyCobra''' is the fifth variant of the [[AH-1 (Family)|Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters family]]. It is a single-engine attack helicopter designed and built by the American rotorcraft company Bell Helicopter, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In general, the AH-1F was built as an interim gunship to meet the demands of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. By 1972, the U.S. Army had begun pursuing stronger anti-armour capabilities. In October 1973, eight [[AH-1S]] armed with TOW missiles were tested as part of the Improved Cobra Armament Program (ICAP). The next year, after passing qualification evaluations, Bell was contracted to modify 101 AH-1Gs to the TOW-capable AH-1Q (Israel: [[Tzefa B]]) configuration. Additional Cobra variants were quickly created, with both new-build models and early production versions being modified to incorporate the improvements. Existing Cobras received upgrades in three stages, eventually leading to the AH-1F variant. The U.S. Army also chose in March 1978 to purchase an additional 100 new-build AH-1F variants.
+The [[AH-1G]] performed very well during the Vietnam War, however, new times demanded new requirements. A large-scale upgrade programme was launched, resulting in a whole family of new models as the modernisation stages proceeded. The most advanced single-engined version of the Cobra was the '''AH-1F''', incorporating all the latest developments - a more powerful engine, advanced navigation systems, and electronic warfare equipment. A total of around 150 AH-1Fs were built and another approximately 300 were converted from previous modifications. Helicopters of this type were actively used in the 1991 Gulf War.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the AH-1F was an upgraded variant of the AH-1S by including a head-up display (HUD), a laser rangefinder (LR), an infrared countermeasure (IRCM) mounted above the engine exhaust, an infrared (IR) suppressor within the engine exhaust system, and the M143 Air Data Subsystem (M143 ADS). As a dedicated attack helicopter, it was outfitted with stub wings for various armaments, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armoured tandem cockpit from which a gunner (front) and pilot (rear) operated it. Its design was inspired by the requirement for a dedicated armed escort for transport helicopters, allowing the latter to be more survivable in contested locations. As the AH-1F was one of the first Cobras to be outfitted with thermal imaging equipment, it can quickly locate opponents in a crowded area and target enemy armour with its TOW/TOW-2 missiles. For lightly armoured targets, Hydra-70 M247 rockets are also available.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the AH-1F features a number of upgrades, including a head-up display, IRCM mounted above the engine exhaust, and an infrared suppressor within the engine exhaust system. As a dedicated attack helicopter, it is outfitted with stub wings that can carry BGM-71 TOW missiles or Hydra-70 rockets, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armoured tandem cockpit. As one of the first Cobras to be outfitted with thermal imaging equipment, the AH-1F can quickly locate opponents in a crowded area and target enemy armour with its TOW/TOW-2 missiles. However, it does lack countermeasures to decoy SAMs and AAMs.
 == General info ==

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-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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-! Hydra-70 M247 rockets
+! [[Hydra-70 M247]] rockets
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-! BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+! [[BGM-71C Improved TOW]] missiles
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-! BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+! [[BGM-71D TOW-2]] missiles
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''Ultimate AH-1 Cobra Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson. |6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:44 discusses the AH-1 Cobra.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''AH-1 Cobra Ultimate Review''' - ''Bob Dickinson''|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:44 discusses the AH-1 Cobra.}}
 == See also ==

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-{{Youtube-gallery|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:44 discusses the AH-1 Cobra.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''Ultimate AH-1 Cobra Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson. |6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:44 discusses the AH-1 Cobra.}}
 == See also ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Bell AH-1F HueyCobra''' was the fifth variant of the Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters that served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. It is a single-engine attack helicopter designed and built by the American rotorcraft company Bell Helicopter. In general, the AH-1F was built as an interim gunship to meet the demands of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. By 1972, the U.S. Army had begun pursuing stronger anti-armour capabilities. In October 1973, eight [[AH-1S]] armed with TOW missiles were tested as part of the Improved Cobra Armament Program (ICAP). The next year, after passing qualification evaluations, Bell was contracted to modify 101 AH-1Gs to the TOW-capable AH-1Q (Israel: [[Tzefa B]]) configuration. Additional Cobra variants were quickly created, with both new-build models and early production versions being modified to incorporate the improvements. Existing Cobras received upgrades in three stages, eventually leading to the AH-1F variant. The U.S. Army also chose in March 1978 to purchase an additional 100 new-build AH-1F variants.
+The '''Bell AH-1F HueyCobra''' is the fifth variant of the [[AH-1 (Family)|Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters family]]. It is a single-engine attack helicopter designed and built by the American rotorcraft company Bell Helicopter, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In general, the AH-1F was built as an interim gunship to meet the demands of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. By 1972, the U.S. Army had begun pursuing stronger anti-armour capabilities. In October 1973, eight [[AH-1S]] armed with TOW missiles were tested as part of the Improved Cobra Armament Program (ICAP). The next year, after passing qualification evaluations, Bell was contracted to modify 101 AH-1Gs to the TOW-capable AH-1Q (Israel: [[Tzefa B]]) configuration. Additional Cobra variants were quickly created, with both new-build models and early production versions being modified to incorporate the improvements. Existing Cobras received upgrades in three stages, eventually leading to the AH-1F variant. The U.S. Army also chose in March 1978 to purchase an additional 100 new-build AH-1F variants.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the AH-1F was an upgraded variant of the AH-1S by including a head-up display (HUD), a laser rangefinder (LR), an infrared countermeasure (IRCM) mounted above the engine exhaust, an infrared (IR) suppressor within the engine exhaust system, and the M143 Air Data Subsystem (M143 ADS). As a dedicated attack helicopter, it was outfitted with stub wings for various armaments, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armoured tandem cockpit from which a gunner (front) and pilot (rear) operated it. Its design was inspired by the requirement for a dedicated armed escort for transport helicopters, allowing the latter to be more survivable in contested locations. As the AH-1F was one of the first Cobras to be outfitted with thermal imaging equipment, it can quickly locate opponents in a crowded area and target enemy armour with its TOW/TOW-2 missiles. For lightly armoured targets, Hydra-70 M247 rockets are also available.

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 The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engine attack helicopter designed and built by the American rotorcraft company Bell Helicopter. The AH-1F, a member of the renowned Huey family, is also known as the Huey Cobra or Snake. In general, the AH-1 was built as an interim gunship to meet the demands of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A dedicated gunship was not conceivable during the early phases of the Vietnam War for a variety of reasons, most notably disagreements between the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. At the same time, Bell had been studying helicopter gunships since the late 1950s, and it eventually convinced the U.S. Army that a dedicated gunship was required, prompting the U.S. Army to launch the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System (AAFSS) program in 1964. However, as the Vietnam War advanced to 1965, attacks on U.S. soldiers became more prevalent, and the AAFSS program became bogged down in technical difficulties and political disputes. The necessity for an immediate interim gunship for the Vietnam War became obvious, and the U.S. Army approached five different companies with their desire for an urgent solution. Bell’s Model 209 prototype (later renamed the AH-1 Cobra) took its first flight on September 7, 1965, and won the production contract against the other competing companies in April 1966. The US Army initially signed the first production contract, ordering 110 aircraft in the first batch, and mass production of this helicopter began with little adjustment from the original Model 209 prototype. Rapid follow-up purchases had boosted this to 500 Cobras by the end of the year. Overall, the Bell AH-1 Cobra employed the same engine, transmission, and rotor system as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, which had already proven to be a viable platform during the war but added a revised narrow fuselage and other features.
-Introduced in the [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"|Update "The Valkyries"]], the AH-1F was an upgraded variant of the AH-1S by including a head-up display (HUD), a laser rangefinder (IR), an infrared countermeasure (IRCM) mounted above the engine exhaust, an infrared suppressor (IR suppressor) within the engine exhaust system, and the M143 Air Data Subsystem (M143 ADS). As a dedicated attack helicopter, it was outfitted with stub wings for various armaments, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armoured tandem cockpit from which a gunner (front) and pilot (rear) operated it. Its design was inspired by the requirement for a dedicated armed escort for transport helicopters, allowing the latter to be more survivable in contested locations. As the AH-1F was one of the first cobras to be outfitted with thermal imaging equipment, it can quickly locate opponents in a crowded area and target enemy armour with its TOW/TOW-2 missiles. For lightly armoured targets, Hydra-70 M247 rockets are also available.
+Introduced in the [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"|Update "The Valkyries"]], the '''AH-1F''' was an upgraded variant of the AH-1S by including a head-up display (HUD), a laser rangefinder (IR), an infrared countermeasure (IRCM) mounted above the engine exhaust, an infrared suppressor (IR suppressor) within the engine exhaust system, and the M143 Air Data Subsystem (M143 ADS). As a dedicated attack helicopter, it was outfitted with stub wings for various armaments, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armoured tandem cockpit from which a gunner (front) and pilot (rear) operated it. Its design was inspired by the requirement for a dedicated armed escort for transport helicopters, allowing the latter to be more survivable in contested locations. As the AH-1F was one of the first cobras to be outfitted with thermal imaging equipment, it can quickly locate opponents in a crowded area and target enemy armour with its TOW/TOW-2 missiles. For lightly armoured targets, Hydra-70 M247 rockets are also available.
 == General info ==