EC665 Tiger vs AH-1 Cobra

German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
Picture of EC665 Tiger
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Helicopter
Manufacturer Eurocopter
First flight 27 April 1991
Year of introduction 2002
Number produced 180 units
Average unit price $36 million
American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation.
Picture of AH-1 Cobra
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Helicopter
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 7 September 1965
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 1116 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wingspan 4.5 m πŸ”΄
Height 3.8 m πŸ”΄
Length 15.8 m πŸ”΄
Maximum speed 280 km/h 🟒
Operational range 800 km 🟒
Service ceiling 2,000 m πŸ”΄
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg πŸ”΄
Empty weight 4,200 kg πŸ”΄
Total thrust 2 x 958 kgp πŸ”΄
3-view profile of EC665 Tiger
Wingspan 13.4 m 🟒
Height 4.4 m 🟒
Length 17.8 m 🟒
Maximum speed 277 km/h πŸ”΄
Operational range 232 km πŸ”΄
Service ceiling 6,096 m 🟒
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 🟒
Empty weight 5,579 kg 🟒
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kgp 🟒
3-view profile of AH-1 Cobra

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