Vernal in Uintah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
AH-1F Aircraft
Bell AH-1F Cobra
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 27, 2025
1. AH-1F Aircraft Marker
Description
Manufacturer: Bell
Designation: AH-1
Version: F
Nickname: Cobra/Snake
Type: Attack Helicopter
Crew: 2
Specifications
Length: 52 ft. 11.5 in.
Height: 13 ft. 6.25 in.
Rotor: 44 ft.
Fuel System: Self Sealing 259.0 U.S. gallons
Hydraulic System: Dual, variable delivery, 1,500 PSI
Empty Weight: 6,598 lbs.
Max. Gross Wt: 10,000 lbs.
Performance
(10,000 lbs. gross weight)
Variable Rate of Climb: 410 ft./min.
Hover Ceiling: 12,200 ft.
Max Cruise Speed: 135 knots at 4,000 ft.
Range: 288 miles at sea level
Propulsion
No. of engines: 1
Power Plant: Lycoming T-53-L-703
Horsepower: 1,800 SHP
Armament
Alternate I: 20mm Cannon (750 rounds)/TOW Missiles (4 rounds)
Alternate II:
The Cobra received its baptism of battle during the Vietnam War.
Lt. Col. Ken Campbell, Active Army National Guard; Robert H. Williams, member of Post 5560; and Duane Hall, Commander of Post 5560, were responsible for bringing the Cobra to the Uintah Basin.
Just after this photo was taken, Bob looked at me and said, "Hall, we have our Cobra and not even the US. Marines can take it away (from us). Let's take
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam.
Location. 40° 27.358′ N, 109° 31.579′ W. Marker is in Vernal, Utah, in Uintah County. It is at the intersection of East 100 North and N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East 100 North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 E 100 N, Vernal UT 84078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: WWI Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipped Another 12,000 Hen Fruit by Parcel Post (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Now Playing at the Vernal Theater... (about 400 feet away); Cobble Rock Station / Vernal Auto Company / "A Splendid Specimen of Architecture"
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 27, 2025
2. AH-1F Aircraft Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
