AH-1G Cobra Gunship
The AH-1G Cobra, or HueyCobra, took its first flight in 1965 using the same engine, transmission and rotor system as the tried and true UH-1 Huey. The spark of the Vietnam war had quickly created a need for a more heavily armed and specialized helicopter to support the raging war, leading the Army to seek out its first dedicated attack helicopter. This would lead to the development and eventual deployment of this pivotal aircraft, and in 1967, would lead to its first use in combat. The AH-1 would continue to serve in various forms up until the 1990s when it was eventually phased out completely in 2001 in favor of the more capable AH-64 Apache.
This is a 1:1 replica of an early AH-1G, even being built using the same engine, rotors, and tail end as my UH-1D. The pilot has access to multiple rocket pods, while the gunner has access to the nose mounted turret. It features a top speed of 150 Kts, and a highly detailed interior and exterior. It is very easy to fly and very stable, featuring a way of hands off cruising for longer trips.
Operation:
-To start the aircraft, flip up the stabilizer switch, avionics switch, and compressor switch and allow the RPS to reach about 30-35 before takeoff. From here the W,A,S,D and Up, Down keys may be used to fly it. Once in the air, the manual collective may be used in conjunction with the pitch trim to cruise the aircraft at high speeds. All lights are located to the right of the seat along with an NVD and a first aid kit.
-In the gunners seat, in order to use the turret, ensure the aircraft is off the ground and in the air before using the arming key to allow turret control. It is controlled with look, and allows you to see the gunners sight at all times, hotkey 1 is used for the guns NVD.
-Both seats use Space to fire there armament, and both seats have access to controlling the aircraft, however the gunners seat is limited to its amount of control.
Notes: Treat it like a real helicopter, dont mash the rudder at high speeds or attempt to turn on a dime at high speeds as it cause the rotor to over torque and break
I hope everyone has fun with this, It took a good bit of research in order to get the fine details correct and the cobra to fly right. If you have any questions, complaints, or bugs, feel free to let me know and Ill be happy to help or fix whatever may be wrong!
-Have fun! ~Gabe
