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AH-1 Cobra vs OH-6 Cayuse

AH-1 Cobra vs OH-6 Cayuse at a glance — top speed 277 vs 240 km/h, range 570 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 1,225 kg, built 1,116 vs 1,422 units.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-6 Cayuse
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra OH-6 Cayuse
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Hughes
First flight 7 September 1965 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 1116 units 1422 units
Average unit price $13 million --
Wing area -- m² 50.6 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 8.0 m
Height 4.4 m 2.5 m
Length 17.8 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 570 km 610 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 1,225 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 557 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 236 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 240 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 570 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the AH-1 Cobra which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.