About the Bell® AH-1(F) Cobra® - Attack Helicopter:

Operated from forward, remote desert bases, the AH-1(F) Cobra® was essential for destroying Iraqi armored vehicles and various ground targets. This particular AH-1(F) Cobra® represents the 2nd Aviation Brigade, 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (ACR) during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. On February 23 of that same year, the 2nd Cavalry attacked across the Saudi–Iraq border during a series of encounters with the Iraqi Army. During the attack, the 2nd Squadron, 2nd ACR alone contributed 55 Iraqi tanks destroyed, 45 other armored vehicles, an equal number of trucks, and hundreds of Iraqi infantry KIA. The unit earned the Valorous Unit Award for its service. Beyond Desert Storm, the AH-1(F) Cobra® was also used by the US in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in 1993, and in the invasion of Haiti in 1994. The Cobra® can still be found in service around the world in militaries like Japan, South Korea, and Turkey.

Specifications:

Crew: 2
Armament: 1x M197 3 Barrel 20mm Cannon, 2x 19-round 70mm unguided rocket pods, and 8x BMG-71 anti-tank guided missiles
Range: 310 miles
Cruise Speed: 140 knots
Max Speed: 149 knots
Climb: 1200-1600 Ft/min
Ceiling: 11,400 Ft

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

This epic contribution to #DesertStormBricks showcases a wicked loadout featuring a 3D printed M197 electric cannon and 100% custom printed detail – zero stickers. Play features include a sturdy design, spinning rotors, rotating turret, functional cockpit with details, and a crew of two custom minifigs with 3D printed pilot helmets.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Daniel Siskind
633 LEGO® & Brickmania® elements
2x custom minifigs designed by Landon Reimer
1x Brickmania M197 electric cannon
Additional custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years building experience recommended)

Bell®, Cobra®, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Brickmania LLC.

U.S. Army is a Trademark of the United States Army, who does not authorize or endorse this product. Markings are used for historical purposes only.

All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.

This is not a LEGO® Product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.