Description: Forces of Valor 820004A-2 Bell AH-1W SuperCobra Diecast Model USMC HMLA-167 Warriors, Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, December 2012 1:48 Scale Length WidthBell AH-1W SuperCobra 13.25" 11" While attached to HMLA 169 in Afghanistan in 2012, the squadron painted the aircraft with its distinctive 9/11 FDNY memorial paint scheme and included insignias of the FDNY and Ladder Company 17, Engine 60, South Bronx. Ladder Company 17, Engine 60 lost 60 first responders in the attack on the Twin Towers. The paint scheme has remained on the Cobra as it has passed from one HMLA to the next--making it a celebrity within the AH-1 community. In the early 1980s, the U.S. Marine Corps sought a new navalized helicopter, but it was denied funding to buy the AH-64 Apache by Congress in 1981. The Marines in turn pursued a more powerful version of the AH-1T. Other changes included modified fire control systems to carry and fire AIM-9 Sidewinder and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. The new version was funded by Congress and received the AH-1W designation. --> Bell AH-1W SuperCobra Designed to meet an urgent US Army requirement for a helicopter gunship, the Bell AH-1 Cobra-sometimes called The Snake-was first flown on September 7th, 1965. Troop-carrying Hueys depended on the Cobra for fire support; it was fast and very maneuverable, and its narrow 38-inch airframe made for a difficult target. Its main armament was its three-barrel 20mm Gatling gun mounted in a chin turret, but it was also capable of using a variety of other weapons including rocket pods, cannon pods, minigun pods and missiles. Replaced by Apaches in the 1990s, the Cobra now serves the US Forest Service as a firefighter. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Forces of Valor The Waltersons "Forces of Valor" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft. Waltersons "Forces of Valor" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilots and crew members. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 120.95 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Brand: Forces of Valor
Scale: 1:48
Vehicle Make: Bell
Vehicle Type: Helicopter
Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2022
Model: AH-1W SuperCobra
MPN: 820004A-2
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
