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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.'' -->
-After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel. These helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders that were already in service with the IAF. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A, also known as the Apache.
+After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programmes increased its capacity in order to extend its service life in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF; it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel. These helicopters were intended to replace the ageing [[Lahatut|MD500 Defenders]] already in service with the IAF. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon, providing cover to ground forces and engaging pinpoint targets in the Judea and Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced by the more advanced [[Peten|AH-64A Apache]].
-Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and manoeuvre faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armoured targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30 mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, and it is recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
+Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]], the Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and manoeuvre faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate but low penetration values; this means using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armoured targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than they would be to a 30 mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to a thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, and it is recommended to use both chaff and flares in a mixed loadout to maximise chances of survival.
 == General info ==
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 '''To fight enemy jets:''' If you are approached by an enemy plane, get ready to deploy countermeasures as a missile may already have been fired at you if the enemy caught you by surprise. Disengage hover mode if enabled, reduce COLL to 70-80%, barrel roll and deploy countermeasures if a missile is in the air, and fire the 20 mm while you evade. While rolling, start turning the helicopter in the opposite direction so you can get the guns on the enemy plane once he passes you; use the rudder and move the mouse/joystick. Once turned, begin firing at the enemy plane and see if you can disengage by sticking low to the ground and by flying away. If the enemy plane is persistent, you may just have to wait for a teammate to assist as the Tzefa D/E has no air-to-air missiles.
 '''To fight enemy helicopters:''' Firstly, keep in mind that the TOW missiles can be utilized against hovering/stationary helicopters that are not within optimal gun distance (over 1.5 km). The TOWs will deal with any helicopter quite easily with their very high explosive mass and damage, so don't be afraid to use them.
 You will be utilizing your 20 mm M197 the most when fighting an enemy helicopter at closer ranges as it will be the most effective. If the enemy helicopter approaches and begins firing at you, start returning fire from around 1.5 km as your rounds are accurate enough at this distance to land some hits. Attempt to close the distance if circling and always strafe from left to right to evade incoming rounds. Rolling may be helpful but be wary as you have to reposition after straightening out. Continue to fire and use the tracers to adjust your aim. Aim for critical components like the cockpit, fuselage, and engines.

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 After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel. These helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders that were already in service with the IAF. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A, also known as the Apache.
-Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and maneuver faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armored targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, and it is recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
+Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and manoeuvre faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armoured targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30 mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, and it is recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Heli-Armour}}
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-In terms of physical armour, a "bathtub" of steel and bulletproof glass protects both crew members. The armour is mostly resistant to gun rounds below 12.7mm.
+In terms of physical armour, a "bathtub" of steel and bulletproof glass protects both crew members. The armour is mostly resistant to gun rounds below 12.7 mm.
 The Tzefa D/E presents a very narrow target from the front, making it harder to hit with ground fire and missiles. Combined with excellent manoeuvrability at most speeds, the helicopter is able to evade enemy fire easily by weaving from side to side. Researching of the 60 countermeasures and IRCM should be prioritized, as these greatly increase the Tzefa's ability to survive anti-air missiles which become quite common around the Tzefa's battle rating.
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 If you are on an open map, this is the best situation to utilize your TOW missiles. Make sure you have a 3.5 km distance between you are targets, and hover as close as possible to the ground to remain stealthy. Choose a target, press '''F''' to enable sight stabilization, and track the target using your mouse. Aim for targets that are facing away, presenting their side, or that are stationary. Hitting a target should almost always guarantee an instant kill, as TOW missiles have a large amount of explosive mass and high penetration. Always take periodic checks of your surroundings as enemy aircraft and helicopters will begin to spawn in near the early middle of the battle. Once you have expended all your TOW-2 missiles, return to base, reload, and repeat until the enemy team is neutralized or until your helicopter is destroyed.
-To deal with SPAA, keep a good "buffer distance" of around 3.5 km as this is the optimal range to guide the TOW missiles and you will be able to take evasive maneuvers and deploy countermeasures with plenty of warning time. Simply guide the missile to the target, and pop 2-4 countermeasures and adjust your position if a missile is fired. Stay low to the ground, as this sometimes interferes with enemy missile guidance and makes you a harder target to hit.
+To deal with SPAA, keep a good "buffer distance" of around 3.5 km as this is the optimal range to guide the TOW missiles and you will be able to take evasive manoeuvres and deploy countermeasures with plenty of warning time. Simply guide the missile to the target, and pop 2-4 countermeasures and adjust your position if a missile is fired. Stay low to the ground, as this sometimes interferes with enemy missile guidance and makes you a harder target to hit.
-'''To fight enemy jets:''' If you are approached by an enemy plane, get ready to deploy countermeasures as a missile may already have been fired at you if the enemy caught you by surprise. Disengage hover mode if enabled, reduce COLL to 70-80%, barrel roll and deploy countermeasures if a missile is in the air, and fire the 20 mm while you evade. While rolling, start turning the helicopter in the ''opposite'' direction so you can get the guns on the enemy plane once he passes you; use the rudder and move the mouse/joystick. Once turned, begin firing at the enemy plane and see if you can disengage by sticking low to the ground and by flying away. If the enemy plane is persistent, you may just have to wait for a teammate to assist as the Tzefa D/E has no air-to-air missiles.
+'''To fight enemy jets:''' If you are approached by an enemy plane, get ready to deploy countermeasures as a missile may already have been fired at you if the enemy caught you by surprise. Disengage hover mode if enabled, reduce COLL to 70-80%, barrel roll and deploy countermeasures if a missile is in the air, and fire the 20 mm while you evade. While rolling, start turning the helicopter in the opposite direction so you can get the guns on the enemy plane once he passes you; use the rudder and move the mouse/joystick. Once turned, begin firing at the enemy plane and see if you can disengage by sticking low to the ground and by flying away. If the enemy plane is persistent, you may just have to wait for a teammate to assist as the Tzefa D/E has no air-to-air missiles.
-'''To fight enemy helicopters:''' Firstly, keep in mind that the TOW missiles can be utilized against hovering/stationary helicopters that are not within optimal gun distance (over 1.5km). The TOWs will deal with any helicopter quite easily with their very high explosive mass and damage, so don't be afraid to use them.
+'''To fight enemy helicopters:''' Firstly, keep in mind that the TOW missiles can be utilized against hovering/stationary helicopters that are not within optimal gun distance (over 1.5 km). The TOWs will deal with any helicopter quite easily with their very high explosive mass and damage, so don't be afraid to use them.
 You will be utilizing your 20 mm M197 the most when fighting an enemy helicopter at closer ranges as it will be the most effective. If the enemy helicopter approaches and begins firing at you, start returning fire from around 1.5 km as your rounds are accurate enough at this distance to land some hits. Attempt to close the distance if circling and always strafe from left to right to evade incoming rounds. Rolling may be helpful but be wary as you have to reposition after straightening out. Continue to fire and use the tracers to adjust your aim. Aim for critical components like the cockpit, fuselage, and engines.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Maneuverable, easily able to roll from side to side if COLL is set to 90-95%, excellent for evading gunfire from SPAA
+* Manoeuvrable, easily able to roll from side to side if COLL is set to 90-95%, excellent for evading gunfire from SPAA
-* Excellent top speed in near-level flight, able to get to battle quickly and run away from most other helicopters if needed.
+* Excellent top speed in near-level flight, able to get to battle quickly and run away from most other helicopters if needed
-* Versatile, can carry TOW missiles along with rocket pods.
+* Versatile, can carry TOW missiles along with rocket pods
-* TOW-2 missiles lethal against ground targets (800 mm HEAT penetration) and have good speed (375 m/s).
+* TOW-2 missiles lethal against ground targets (800 mm HEAT penetration) and have good speed (375 m/s)
-* Good 20 mm cannon, able to deal with air targets and ground targets effectively in both Realistic and Helicopter PvE.
+* Good 20 mm cannon, able to deal with air targets and ground targets effectively in both Realistic and Helicopter PvE
-* Has countermeasures and IRCM which increase survivability against missiles.
+* Has countermeasures and IRCM which increase survivability against missiles
 '''Cons:'''
-* Maximum 3.75 km range for the TOW-2 missiles are less than USSR analogues (Shturm, Ataka) and put the helicopter in rather close proximity to the enemy.
+* Maximum 3.75 km range for the TOW-2 missiles are less than USSR analogues (Shturm, Ataka) and put the helicopter in rather close proximity to the enemy
-* TOW missiles can be defeated by ERA by some tanks (especially CONTACT-5).
+* TOW missiles can be defeated by ERA by some tanks (especially CONTACT-5)
-* Unable to stop quickly if needed at the penalty of an unintentional rollover.
+* Unable to stop quickly if needed at the penalty of an unintentional rollover
-* Prone to rolling over and locking up if COLL is suddenly reduced, when pitching upwards at high speeds, and when enabling hover mode at high speeds.
+* Prone to rolling over and locking up if COLL is suddenly reduced, when pitching upwards at high speeds, and when enabling hover mode at high speeds
-* Old airframe, prone to getting knocked out when exposed to ground fire.
+* Old airframe, prone to getting knocked out when exposed to ground fire
-* Gunner cannot pilot the helicopter if pilot is knocked out, pilot cannot fire the 20 mm if gunner is knocked out.
+* Gunner cannot pilot the helicopter if pilot is knocked out, pilot cannot fire the 20 mm if gunner is knocked out
-* 20 mm cannon doesn't have the penetration to deal with armored vehicles head-on, attacking from the top is highly advised.
+* 20 mm cannon doesn't have the penetration to deal with armoured vehicles head-on, attacking from the top is highly advised
-* Researching takes quite a while even with boosters, especially with Tier III-IV modifications.
+* Researching takes quite a while even with boosters, especially with Tier III-IV modifications
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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.'' -->
-After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel, this helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A.
+After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel. These helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders that were already in service with the IAF. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A, also known as the Apache.
-Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and maneuver faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armored targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, it's recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
+Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and maneuver faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armored targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, and it is recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
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 If you are on an open map, this is the best situation to utilize your TOW missiles. Make sure you have a 3.5 km distance between you are targets, and hover as close as possible to the ground to remain stealthy. Choose a target, press '''F''' to enable sight stabilization, and track the target using your mouse. Aim for targets that are facing away, presenting their side, or that are stationary. Hitting a target should almost always guarantee an instant kill, as TOW missiles have a large amount of explosive mass and high penetration. Always take periodic checks of your surroundings as enemy aircraft and helicopters will begin to spawn in near the early middle of the battle. Once you have expended all your TOW-2 missiles, return to base, reload, and repeat until the enemy team is neutralized or until your helicopter is destroyed.
-To deal with SPAA, keep a good "buffer distance" of around 3.5 km as this is the optimal range to guide the TOW missiles and you will be able to take evasive manoeuvres and deploy countermeasures with plenty of warning time. Simply guide the missile to the target, and pop 2-4 countermeasures and adjust your position if a missile is fired. Stay low to the ground, as this sometimes interferes with enemy missile guidance and makes you a harder target to hit.
+To deal with SPAA, keep a good "buffer distance" of around 3.5 km as this is the optimal range to guide the TOW missiles and you will be able to take evasive maneuvers and deploy countermeasures with plenty of warning time. Simply guide the missile to the target, and pop 2-4 countermeasures and adjust your position if a missile is fired. Stay low to the ground, as this sometimes interferes with enemy missile guidance and makes you a harder target to hit.
 '''To fight enemy jets:''' If you are approached by an enemy plane, get ready to deploy countermeasures as a missile may already have been fired at you if the enemy caught you by surprise. Disengage hover mode if enabled, reduce COLL to 70-80%, barrel roll and deploy countermeasures if a missile is in the air, and fire the 20 mm while you evade. While rolling, start turning the helicopter in the ''opposite'' direction so you can get the guns on the enemy plane once he passes you; use the rudder and move the mouse/joystick. Once turned, begin firing at the enemy plane and see if you can disengage by sticking low to the ground and by flying away. If the enemy plane is persistent, you may just have to wait for a teammate to assist as the Tzefa D/E has no air-to-air missiles.
-'''To fight enemy helicopters:''' You will be utilizing your 20 mm M197 the most when fighting an enemy helicopter as it will be the most effective. If the enemy helicopter approaches and begins firing at you, start returning fire from around 1.5 km as your rounds are accurate enough at this distance to land some hits. Attempt to close the distance if circling and always strafe from left to right to evade incoming rounds. Rolling may be helpful but be wary as you have to reposition after straightening out. Continue to fire and use the tracers to adjust your aim. Aim for critical components like the cockpit, fuselage, and engines.
+'''To fight enemy helicopters:''' Firstly, keep in mind that the TOW missiles can be utilized against hovering/stationary helicopters that are not within optimal gun distance (over 1.5km). The TOWs will deal with any helicopter quite easily with their very high explosive mass and damage, so don't be afraid to use them.
 It is helpful to have a teammate in this situation who can help you as prolonged battles increase the risk of the helicopter being shot down by SPAA or being targeted by enemy jets.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Manoeuvrable, easily able to roll from side to side if COLL is set to 90-95%, excellent for evading gunfire from SPAA
+* Maneuverable, easily able to roll from side to side if COLL is set to 90-95%, excellent for evading gunfire from SPAA
 * Excellent top speed in near-level flight, able to get to battle quickly and run away from most other helicopters if needed.
 * Versatile, can carry TOW missiles along with rocket pods.
 * TOW-2 missiles lethal against ground targets (800 mm HEAT penetration) and have good speed (375 m/s).
-* Good 20 mm cannon, able to deal with air targets and ground targets effectively in both Realistic and PvE.
+* Good 20 mm cannon, able to deal with air targets and ground targets effectively in both Realistic and Helicopter PvE.
 * Has countermeasures and IRCM which increase survivability against missiles.
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 * Maximum 3.75 km range for the TOW-2 missiles are less than USSR analogues (Shturm, Ataka) and put the helicopter in rather close proximity to the enemy.
 * Unable to stop quickly if needed at the penalty of an unintentional rollover.
 * Prone to rolling over and locking up if COLL is suddenly reduced, when pitching upwards at high speeds, and when enabling hover mode at high speeds.
 * Old airframe, prone to getting knocked out when exposed to ground fire.
 * Gunner cannot pilot the helicopter if pilot is knocked out, pilot cannot fire the 20 mm if gunner is knocked out.
-* 20 mm cannon doesn't have the penetration to deal with armoured vehicles head-on, attacking from the top is highly advised.
+* 20 mm cannon doesn't have the penetration to deal with armored vehicles head-on, attacking from the top is highly advised.
 * Researching takes quite a while even with boosters, especially with Tier III-IV modifications.

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 After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel, this helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A.
-Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for it's BR, alongside a good flight performance. While it's top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and maneuver faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. It's cannon is a 20mm minigun with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armored targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, it's recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed loadout to maximize chances of survival.
+Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. The Tzefa D/E has access to very decent ATGMs for its BR, alongside a good flight performance. While its top speed may not be the best, it is very agile and will turn and maneuver faster than most helicopters, even those with a light airframe. Its cannon is a 20 mm rotary cannon with a very high fire rate and low penetration values, this means that using it against MBTs even from the top is challenging, but SPAA and other lightly armored targets are even more vulnerable to this cannon than what they would be to a 30mm one, thanks to its much higher fire rate. It also has access to thermal imaging system as well as countermeasures, it's recommended using both chaff and flares in a mixed load out to maximize chances of survival.
 == General info ==

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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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]].
+After the introduction of the Cobra, several upgrade programs increased its capacity in order to expand its lifetime in the Israeli Air Force. The Tzefa D/E was the latest version of the Cobra in service with the IAF, it was basically an American AH-1F with minor modifications. In August 1996, a shipment of fourteen US Army surplus AH-1F Cobra helicopters arrived in Israel, this helicopters were meant to replace the aging MD500 Defenders. These new models were mostly active in Lebanon providing cover to ground forces and engaging pin-point targets in the Judea & Samaria district and the Gaza Strip. Some of the squadrons operating the Tzefa during this time period adopted the RAFAEL Spike ATGM, which was a fire and forget missile, much more superior to the TOW ATGM since it was more versatile and had a longer range. The Tzefa was eventually retired in 2013 after being replaced with the more advanced AH-64A.
 == General info ==
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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 * Without load
 * 28 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
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 * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 * [[AH-1 (Family)]]
 * Successor to the Tzefa D/E, the [[Peten|AH-64a Peten]].

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''Ultimate AH-1 Cobra Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''AH-1 Cobra Ultimate Review''' - ''Bob Dickinson''}}
 == See also ==