Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Cobra Helicopter

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 22, 2013

1. The Cobra Helicopter Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The AH-1 Cobra is an anti-armor close support/attack helicopter. The Cobra is powered by a General Electric T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engine. The Cobra is 58’ long, has a wingspan of 10’-7”, and is 14’-2” in height. The AH-1 flies at 175 MPH and a ceiling of 15,000’. It can carry a wide range of armaments, from the barreled 20mm cannon to tow or hellfire air-to-ground missiles, 7 or 9 shot 70mm rocket pods, to the AIM-9 and Maverick missiles.

The Cobra is fast, heavily armed, and highly maneuverable. It has proven to be a powerful combatant since it beginning in 1965.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 34° 48.734′ N, 87° 37.445′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Veterans Park Drive, 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located north of the Veterans Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 75mm Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant Colonel R. Edward Yeilding

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(a few steps from this marker); Anti-Tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); The Phantom (a few steps from this marker); “Gooney Bird” Propeller (within shouting distance of this marker); 16” Projectile (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Leslie Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. II Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Bell AH-1 Cobra. The Bell AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Model 209) is a two-blade, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was developed using the engine, transmission and rotor system of the Bell's UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the Huey Cobra or Snake. (Submitted on October 24, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

The Cobra Helicopter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 22, 2013

2. The Cobra Helicopter

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 26, 2009

3. The Cobra Helicopter Marker

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 26, 2009

4. The Cobra Helicopter

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 22, 2013

5. The Cobra Helicopter

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 23, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.