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AH-1 Cobra vs EC665 Tiger

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Eurocopter
First flight 7 September 1965 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1967 2002
Number produced 1116 units 180 units
Average unit price $13 million $36 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 4.5 m
Height 4.4 m 3.8 m
Length 17.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 570 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 570 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the AH-1 Cobra at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 35 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or EC665 Tiger?
The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in greater numbers with 1,116 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.