Bell 209 AH-1 Cobra for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Bell 209 Cobra AH1
🚁 Bell developed the Model 209 as a fast, narrow fuselage gunship that used UH-1 Huey dynamic components to speed production and simplify support in the field.
🚁 The Model 209 prototype first flew on 7 September 1965 and led directly to the AH-1G HueyCobra, the initial production variant for the US Army.
🚁 Early Cobras used a single Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft and a two-blade main rotor, with tandem seating for a pilot and a co-pilot gunner under a slim canopy.
🚁 AH-1G Cobras entered service in 1967 and flew extensive attack and escort missions, pairing with scout helicopters in hunter-killer teams.
🚁 Bell built 1,116 AH-1G Cobras for the US Army between 1967 and 1973, making the type the backbone of Army attack helicopter forces for decades.
🚁 The M28 chin turret accepted twin 7.62 mm miniguns, twin 40 mm grenade launchers, or a mixed fit, while stub wings carried 2.75 inch rocket pods.
🚁 Civil organizations later registered surplus Cobras as Bell 209s, with several converted for aerial firefighting and observation roles.
🚁 Successor family members included twin-engine SeaCobra and SuperCobra variants, and later the AH-1Z, which kept the Cobra lineage in front-line service.
Bell 209 Cobra AH1 Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Fuselage Length: 13.5 m (44 ft 5 in)
Overall Length (rotors turning): 16.0 m (53 ft 0 in)
Main Rotor Diameter: 13.4 m (44 ft 0 in)
Height: 4.11 m (13 ft 6 in)
Empty Weight: 2,635 kg (5,810 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 4,309 kg (9,500 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 936 L (247 US gal)
Never Exceed Speed (VNE): 350 km/h (220 mph, 190 kn)
Range: 570 km (360 mi, 310 nm)
Service Ceiling: 3,500 m (11,400 ft)
Rate of Climb: 6.2 m/s (1,230 ft/min)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft, 820 kW (1,100 hp)
FAQs About the Bell 209 Cobra AH1
How much does a Bell 209 Cobra AH1 cost?
Prices vary widely due to demilitarization standards, avionics upgrades, component life, export paperwork and included spares. Most sales are negotiated privately, and compliance work can be a significant share of the acquisition. Ask the seller for recent maintenance, time since overhaul on major components, and the scope of civil conversion completed as of the year of your purchase.
What should I look for in the logbooks when buying a Cobra?
Confirm clear chain of custody from military release to civil registration, review component lives for the main rotor, transmission and engine, check that airworthiness directives or service bulletins relevant to the variant have been addressed, and verify that any armament systems have been removed or rendered compliant for civil operation.
Which variants are most common on the civil market?
Ex-US Army single-engine aircraft appear on the civil register as Bell 209, often corresponding to AH-1G or later AH-1S-family conversions. Equipment fits vary, so confirm exact avionics, sighting systems removed or retained, and any modern replacements like GPS, ADS-B or digital engine instruments.
What performance differences matter to buyers?
Rotor and engine standards, aircraft weight after conversion, and external stores removal all affect climb, cruise and range. A lighter civil configuration without military stores will usually offer better climb and fuel endurance compared to a fully equipped gunship fit.
Can I operate a Bell 209 on experimental or standard category?
Most former military Cobras operate in experimental exhibition or restricted categories. Your authority, inspection process and operating limitations depend on local regulations and the aircraft’s paperwork. Discuss category, maintenance programs and pilot qualification requirements with the seller and your regulator before committing.
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