Charlotte in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cobra AH1E
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
1. Cobra AH1E Marker
Developed originally as a helicopter gunship for use in Vietnam, the Cobra demonstrated remarkable versatility and power.
Built 1968 Retired 1999
Service: Germany, South Korea, U.S.A.
Specifications
Made by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Ft. Worth Texas
Two seats in tandem (Pilot in rear, gunner in front)
Climb rate: 1,925 feet per minute
Maximum altitude? 14,755 feet
Weight loaded 9,500 Empty 6,073
Dimension: length 53 ft. width 9 ft. 5 in. height 13 ft. 6 in.
Max Speed: 138 mph
Engine: Lycoming T53 1100 hp. engine
Max. range 359 miles
Armor: light plating 5 mm
One M197 three barrel 20 mm gun (mounted under the nose with 750 round ammo container)
Underwing attachment for TOW missiles eight Hellfire missiles one AIM-9L Sidewinder missile
Can also be equipped with rocket launchers
AN ALE 39 Chaff system and SUU-4 1 Flaire dispensers
Delivered from Fort Drum, New York to American Legion Post 42, Charlotte, MI on Sept. 11, 2004
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2004.
Location. 42° 33.904′ N, 84° 51.103′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, Michigan, in Eaton County. Marker is on West Lawrence Highway (Michigan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel G. Rulison (a few steps from this marker); American Legion Post No. 42 Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchell S. Gibbs (within shouting distance of this marker); David W. Barrus (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George W. Spinning Memorial Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph & Mary Hall House (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Congregational Church of Charlotte (approx. ¾ mile away); The Charlotte Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
2. Cobra AH1E Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
3. Cobra AH1E
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
4. Cobra AH1E
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
5. Location
The Cobra helicopter is located in front of the Greenawalt Flaherty Post 42 American Legion in Charlotte, Michigan.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
