Rich Boys Toys - Cobra Helicopter

[bliglum]

Ahhh, the Cobra is just a thin bodied Huey!!! But the Uh1 huey is a great chopper too so...

[Randomnick123]

Did I just saw P-51 in the hangar....

[jango1968]

couldnt afford the apache hay

[nightmarereject]

i bet he makes machine gun sounds with his mouth pretending hes at war.

[007dardan]

it looks like its made from a cardboard box :|

[marek0086]

@007dardan~ they took styling queues from Lamborghini. :P

[raulrusboy]

Idk... I think the Ah-6 is probably the best low-level helicopter... XD

[MCHIBullDog]

his 7 killstreak just turned into an assualt rifle! :D

[immortal1612]

i have the money just that my dad dont want to :'( :'( :'(

[mikldude]

how many hp and fuel consumption?

[flyboy83297]

@mikldude a lot

[LuiSS95Impala]

@mikldude 1100 shaft horsepower, range is 310 nautical miles. Can't tell you much about fuel consumption except that the twin engine AH-1W, or the Whiskey, will fly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours on internals.

[mikldude]

@LuiSS95Impala great, thanks for the reply.

[Power5]

Wow, thats a first gen. Are the twin engine not available to the public? Not that it matters, I would love to have that parked in my yard.

[raulrusboy]

@Power5 I doubt it... The Whiskey model Cobra's are nearly as capable as the Apache... And less weight-restricted.

[LuiSS95Impala]

@raulrusboy Uh, the Whiskey and Apache both only have two stations on each stubwing. They both can only carry a set amount of ordnance. How do you figure the Apache is "more capable"???

[raulrusboy]

@LuiSS95Impala Because it has Target Acquisition radar, and a 30mm cannon.  None of the cobra's turrets can match it.

[rturpening]

that is amazing

[fight2flyphoto]

Awesome, just shot photos of this very same Cobra (different paint scheme now) last weekend at McChord AFB, Washington, and I know the pilot... sweet!

[paparrazi1]

hey, can anyone tell me the music which plays at the end of this episode, i want it !!!

[citationxls1]

I flew the Cobra for almost 10years and was an Instrutor Pilot. Haven't flown one since 1991, but would LOVE to get back in it!

[airdoc1]

can I load one with paintballs?

[tcannard123]

i want one!! i want one!!!

[jitzero]

1 mils quite cheap an f16 is 16 mil lol coinsidence

[michaelpham12]

Don't mind owning one...this guy must be loaded!!

[masteriansun]

would rather have a super cobra, but this is still awesome as hell

[VoodooGypsy]

in my opinion, the Cobra is the sexiest thing out there.

[HuasoPodrido]

flew in H models back in the 80's, loads of fun to fly, but to fly one without the offensive load seems a bit off?

[jayman81424]

the cobra and the apachi are the best attack helicopters of all time

[RgSchmitt]

@jayman81424 "Imma let you finish"

[yascumbag]

@jayman81424 what about the super cobra and the longbow?

[iloverush123]

I wanted a surplus F-111, until I found out how much they cost.

[Egglesplork]

_____Doesn't he look like the guy from RED DWARF? Nah, he seems more like that guy from a James Bond movie. Just imagine how the briefing would go with M--talking about a lone millionaire madman and his personal collection of military hardware. No doubt, he's got a casino on his grounds and midget-butlers with amazing fighting skills. One of them probably has a metal-rimmed bowler-hat that can break dude's necks if thrown. So, question is, what's this guy's master-plan toward world conquest?

[jeffmaglio]

thanks for the post mark tahiliani

[KutWrite]

I like the hi-tech military front panel, with a magnetic cooking timer on it!

[SAGpilot]

that is a digital timer we use for airshow acts. It is way modern compared to the old wind up clock with arms.

[fatal9er]

Local helicopter store

[MykillMetal]

really? only a million? i'm actually not kidding...i expected it to be more....an augusta is 1-3 mil....

[Snakedriver0112358]

when the door was open. Army made a big mistake, IMHO, when it went to the flat-plate canopy. They also passed on the offer by Bell to convert them to basically a Whiskey configuration. Wanted the Apache. I was offered Apaches (all Cobra pilots eventually converted to Apache at some point) but in those early days they were crap and most guys flew the simulator. Loved the Cobra and wanted to stay in it as long as possible. Finished my time still flying them out of Bliss. Great chopper!

[Snakedriver0112358]

I flew these babies for 6 1/2 years, mainly up in Alaska. I kept pinching myself that I was getting paid to fly these things. Front seat is a kick in the pants to fly in. Side stick control like an F-16, wrap-around vision. Going low and fast in the front seat is a total rush. In '89 Alaska still had the Mod S model...round canopies, 7.62 mini-gun, and 40mm grenade launcher. Much more aerodynamic, easier to keep in trim, but heavy as hell door that would crush your fingers if it less loose

[BigRickSharpe]

All I can say is this pls adopt me, I'm Fifty but a good kid! Oh yeah I'm a former Army guy and love flyin. lol

[BrutalRedScorpion]

Army guy? yea, right.

[jcng5]

he got one A-1 Sky raider!!!

[thedeepchristy]

CHOPPER LUV.... GOOGLE THAT... the new dance track...

[vfIskullangel]

thats cool!.

[cobrachoppergirl]

damn straight, fly it like you stole it. one decommished parked at my local military base, one stormy dark night me and a flat bed truck are going to make it disappear for good...

[cobra10908]

dude where can i get my hands on one of those, i wanted one with desert camo

[wataupdoc]

ok i will so how long is the line or sould i pull out my smg and a few frags to shorten my wait loool or wait i know just go find a rich guy willing ot give one away loool

[wataupdoc]

ok i will so how long is the line or sould i pull out my smg and a few frags to shorten my wait loool or wait i know just go find a rich guy willing ot give one away loool

[wataupdoc]

damn i want one

[smilingvulcan]

Join the queue

[50N1C800M]

@smilingvulcan whats queue?

[zdierkes]

Yea, where can you go to find a ride in somethin like this?? I know at the Dayton AS you can pay like $50 or so for a ride in a UH-1 Huey, there every year. What I would give just for a short ride in the gunners seat of one of those!!

[usmctanks1]

Go to Courtesy aircraft, there is a TAH-1 cobra, de milled but with Sights,all avionics, has flown in movies/Tv shows, less than one million I believe. Airworthy

[maxjewel]

a want a ride how much will you charge me let me know

[tbj1666]

the new ones are a little wider but I like the slim look of the older ones. Looks more dagerous and down to buisness when your staring head on at one, for some reason.

[eodfan]

last time i checked 25mill for a f16 to gauge things

[jumpkonin]

a million dollars isn't that much seen heli's that cost almost a bilion :o

[twp3]

I'll question a billion for a helicopter. Even the Apache isn't that much.

[elroto]

I have flown cobras in the US Army, even though I was only a crew chief. Nice to fly but christ must be expensive to maintain!

[lulzlulul]

Elroto, they don't use the Cobras in the US Army, they use them in the USMC. Nice try though.

[lulzlulul]

Wait, which one are you talking about.? My bad xD.

[elroto]

Lulzlulul, I served starting in 1981. Back then we still used the AH-1G model in the regular Army. The Blackhawk came on board during the late 80's. And it was very Nice!

[lulzlulul]

I know. Got confused, I thought you were talking about the AH-1W Super Cobra in the Marines. They still use the UH-1 Huey in the USMC as a light attack helicopter, which is kind of a downside. Lol.

[elroto]

ditto, I meant Apache not Blackhawk. I had a great oportunity to fly in the Apache and it was one hell of a ride!

[lulzlulul]

Nice. I'm looking foward to piloting the AH-1W in the Marines, - my life long dream. the Apache can see enemies in full detection up to five miles away though, right?

[elroto]

I am sorry that I can not recall the specs for the offensive capabilities of the Apache, it has been to many years. Best of luck in your quest to be a Cobra driver. There is no feeling like having that much power in your hands. Army Aviation! Above the Rest!

[BrutalRedScorpion]

army is for the trash that dont qualify for the usmc. weight standards are just sooo low, i only see fat people in the army and navy, never never the marines. thw best of the best. OHRAH!

[GeneralChurch]

u know what army stands for? aint ready (to be a ) marine yet and marine stands for Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Expected

Navy- Never Again Volunteer Yourself

[bigjoe0844]

Nice, this is coming from a Marine btw.

[EricTheOracle]

They used Cobras all day long in the be all you can be Army.

[mrstumpy]

they used to this is an ecas (enhanced cobra armament system) model used by the army into the late 80s

[miniheli]

Only a million!! Im not rich but thats not bad for a cobra. Or is it a supercobra? I think a as350 costs a bit more than a cobra...

[Seli001]

rich motherfucker :)

[noobwyatt2]

the newer ones are a little wider but the look way nicer

[TachyonDriver]

AMAZING! That's one fortunate guy! Has it still got a gunner's seat fitted for passengers I wonder? Obviously no fire control etc. but it would be an awesome ride!