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AH-1 Cobra vs UH-1N Twin Huey

AH-1 Cobra vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 277 vs 240 km/h, range 570 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 4,763 kg.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 7 September 1965 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 1116 units N/A
Average unit price $13 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 17.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 570 km 459 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the UH-1N Twin Huey which entered service in 1970.