| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 73463 |
| Military Code: | JG-3463 |
| 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-1S Cobra (209) |
| Licence-built by: | Fuji |
| C/n (msn): | 63 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| Local Operator Name: | 陸上自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Taisensha Herikoputatai |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KasumigauraMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJAK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2009 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 355074 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Kisarazu Cobra, with the 'IVATH' mark of the 4th Anti Tank Helicopter Unit, was on temporary duty at Kasumigaura from around the photo date until April the next year. On 14 February 2001, it had collided with an OH-6 but luckily the crew managed to land safely. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 April 2021, and has since been viewed 219 times. |