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A U.S. Army Bell AH-1G Cobra attack helicopter, displayed in olive drab with shark-mouth nose art.

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Aircraft

AH-1G Cobra AH1

U.S. Army olive drab with shark-mouth nose art

Manufacturer

Bell Helicopter

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Heli Hero, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 80.0

Great detail on the shark-mouth nose art, but tight left crop and cluttered background limit impact.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

Insights

Aviation History

The AH-1G was the first production model of the Cobra attack helicopter and saw extensive U.S. Army service during the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

The AH-1G is a retired variant, with fewer than 200 believed to remain in active service worldwide.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static display.

Specifications

Lycoming T53-L-13

Engine

13.59 m

Length

574 km

Range

227 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

4,310 kg

MTOW

4.12 m

Height