# BKM850
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the United States Army’s single-engine AH-1 Cobra. The Marine Corps wanted a greater load carrying capability in high temperatures for the Cobra during the 1970s. This need for improvement ultimately led to the development of the AH-1W SuperCobra during the early 1980s. This specific variant had a day/night version with more powerful engines and advanced weapons capability.
The AH-1 SuperCobra has been used extensively through multiple wars including the Iran-Iraq War, Gulf War and the March 2003 Iraq campaign. During the Gulf War, 78 were deployed and flew a total of 1,273 missions into Iraq with no combat losses. Current countries operating this craft include Iran, United States, Turkey and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Specifications:
Crew: 2 (Pilot, co-pilot/gunner)
Units built: 1,271
Powerplant: 2 x General Electric T700-401 turboshaft
Maximum speed: 190 knots (218 mph)
Range: 365 mi
Armament: 20 mm M1917 3-barreled Gatling cannon in the A/A49E-7 turret (750 rounds ammo capacity), 2.75 in Hydra 70 or APKWS II rockets; 5 in Zuni rockets – 8 rockets in two 4-round LAU-10D/A launchers, TOW missiles – up to 8 missiles mounted on two 4-round XM65 missile launchers, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles – up to 8 missiles mounted in two 4-round M272 missile launchers, AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles – 1 mounted on each outboard hard point
The AH-1W SuperCobra kit comes with the following features:
Historically accurate tan on tan camouflage pattern used by US Marine "Whiskey" Cobras during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Two custom printed Cobra pilot mini figures
Custom printed instrument panels, Zuni Rocket pods, and flare dischargers
Complete load-out includes Zuni Rocket pods, Hellfire Missiles and optional TOW Racks
Vinyl sticker sheet included
1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
Designed by Daniel Siskind
Includes 629 genuine new-condition LEGO® bricks & BrickArms elements
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years of experience with LEGO is recommended)
NOTE: Due to the extreme rarity of several parts in this kit, it is very unlikely that additional batches of this kit will be made.
All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
