AH-1 AH-1F Cobra Attack Helicopter 1/72 and 50 similar items

THIS IS NOT A TOY. This is a model kit that requires assembly, (optional) painting and application of decals. No glue or paints are included with the model. The color of the plastic parts is light grey. Water decals are included. There are two options for decals: - 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, "The Road Warrior", US ARMY - Israeli Defense Forces - IDF, 1982 Assembly and painting guide in English is included. Assembled model dimensions: - Length (Fuselage): 7.5" - Wingspan (Rotor diameter): 8.5" Recommended for 15 years and older. We ship in boxes, never in envelopes or padded envelopes. The box and model will be in new condition and parts will be sealed in a plastic bag. The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. The AH-1 was rapidly developed as an interim gunship in response to the United States Army's needs in the Vietnam War. It used the same engine, transmission and rotor system as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, which had already proven itself to be a capable platform during the conflict, but paired it with a redesigned narrow fuselage among other features. The original AH-1, being a dedicated attack helicopter, came equipped with stub wings for various weapons, a chin-mounted gun turret, and an armored tandem cockpit, from which it was operated by a pilot and gunner. Its design was shaped to fulfill a need for a dedicated armed escort for transport helicopters, giving the latter greater survivability in contested environments.