Huey Cobra (AH-1G) Gunships
The aero weapons, or ‘Red’ platoon, was made up of Huey Cobra (AH-1G) gunships. Armed with rockets, mini guns and grenade launchers, the ‘Red’ gunships join the ‘White’ LOH to form the ‘Pink’ team, the basic working unit of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cav. The gunship protects the LOH and can immediately attack a target.
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The COBRA is not an UH1B – - – The COBRA is an AH-1G. A UH-1B is a Huey Gunship with door gunners, crew of 4. I am Qualified in the AH-1G; AH-1Q; AH-1J; AH-1S; AH-1SMOD; and the AH-1SPROD. Each has a crew of 2. Controls in the front seat and back seat. Flex turret, and rockets can be fired from the front seat; Stowed turret and rockets can be fired from the back seat. PIC {Pilot In Command} in the back seat; i.e., AC {Aircraft Commander}.
Hey “BUDMAN”,
Thanks, you are right (my bad).
I made the change…
Rob
Another good book on this topic and it includes some “Blues” operations is “Low Level Hell” penned by a loach pilot that flew scout/pink team missions.
Thanks, I will check it out.
Welcome Home Skip…