Top Most Powerful Combat Helicopters in the World

9. Bell AH-1 Super Cobra: The Versatile Attack Helicopter

The Bell AH-1 Super Cobra, with a max takeoff weight of 4.5 tons (10,000 pounds), is a fierce attack helicopter built for intense missions. It hits a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph), spans 13.7 meters (45 feet 9 inches) in length, and stands 3.3 meters (10 feet 9 inches) tall, housing two crew members. Its arsenal is lethal, featuring a 20 mm three-barrel M197 Gatling cannon, 2.75-inch and 5-inch (Zuni) rockets, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. A battlefield titan, it adapts to varied combat needs. Post-Vietnam, Bell upgraded the iconic Cobra to the Super Cobra, enhancing its power and flexibility.

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