As the Vietnam War intensified, the limitations of armed transport helicopters became painfully clear. Explore how engineers ...
Former US Army Colonel John Alexander claims a Vietnam War helicopter gunship pilot had a near-death experience in which he ...
The Vietnam War brought to light the necessity of a specialized, armed aircraft to assist and supply fire support for transport helicopters in combat situations. In response, Bell Helicopter, the ...
Click to open image viewer. Developed from the Huey transport helicopter, the Cobra was the first purpose-built helicopter gunship to enter military service. It was the mainstay of U.S. Army attack ...