Aircraft Photo of 165325 | Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209) | USA - Marines | AirHistory.net #272242
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:165325
Military Code:432
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 209/309/449
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 209/309/449 (AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra/Super Cobra/King Cobra/Viper)
Aircraft Version:Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (209)
C/n (msn):163525
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Location
City / Airport:Palm Springs - InternationalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KPSP   IATA: PSP   Local: PSP   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 April 2016
Photo by:John Olafson
Photo ID: 272242
Photo Comment

A Super Cobra from Camp Pendelton showing off its narrow profile and also the huge exhaust pipes which lower its heat signature, reducing the effectiveness of heat seeking missiles. The main rotor blades are massive

This photo is copyright © John Olafson, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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