Plane Spotting - Bell AH-1 Cobra

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📝 Spotter's notes

I’d say most small towns in North Dakota have an aircraft or two, usually at a veterans park or of the like. I’ll post more of these as time goes on.

Registration 0-15650

ICAO Type AH-1S

Model AH-1 Cobra

Manufacturer Bell

Airline United States Army

Livery U.S. Army standard gray/olive drab

Military Military

Engine Lycoming T53-L-703 turboshaft

Thrust 1,800 shp

Wingspan 13.41 m (main rotor diameter)

Length 16.18 m

Height 4.09 m

MTOW 4,535 kg

Range 574 km

Capacity 2 (crew)

Cruise Speed 277 km/h

Noise Rating Approx. 80-90 dB (no ICAO rating for military helicopters)