This listing is for a new Bell AH-1G Cobra Attack Helicopter US Army 1st Cavalry "The Crystal Ship", Vietnam Die-cast Model in 1:48 Scale. This model was released in 2005 with only 1,820 pieces distributed worldwide. A limited edition card included with this series. But no stands.

Outer box has some small dents and ware at the corners, the plastic tray has some small tears.

CW2 Walker Jones was the pilot and SP4 "Mac" McCloy was crew chief of this Cobra that flew out of Phuoc Vinh in May 1970. Jones flew this AH-1G until March 1971 when it was shot down by enemy machine gun fire while he was on R & R. First lieutenant Van Joyce and gunner Captain Joel Hagerman were killed when it was shot down.

Scale: 1:48       Length: 13.25"       Width: 11"

The Cobra was developed by Bell Helicopter beginning in 1965. By 1967 it was flying its first missions in Vietnam and quickly established a reputation as a lethal attack helicopter. Its roles were quickly expanded to include anti armour warfare, and a twin engined version was developed and delivered to the United States Marine Corps in 1969. The Cobra is still in service with the USMC, and the AH-1Z model is expected to continue in operation until 2025.



The AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Bell 209) is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also sometimes referred to as the Huey Cobra or Snake. The AH-1 was the backbone of the United States Army's attack helicopter fleet, but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service. Upgraded versions continue to fly with several other users. The AH-1 twin engine versions remain in service with United States Marine Corps as the service's primary attack helicopter.

Bell AH-1G Cobra
Designed to meet an urgent US Army requirement for a helicopter gunship, the Bell AH-1 Cobra-sometimes called The Snake-was first flown on September 7th, 1965. Troop-carrying Hueys depended on the Cobra for fire support; it was fast and very maneuverable, and its narrow 38-inch air frame made for a difficult target. Its main armament was its three-barrel 20mm Gatling gun mounted in a chin turret, but it was also capable of using a variety of other weapons including rocket pods, cannon pods, mini gun pods and missiles. Replaced by Apaches in the 1990s, the Cobra now serves the US Forest Service as a firefighter.

Corgi Aviation Archive die-cast airplanes feature:

  • Die-cast metal construction with some plastic components
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
  • Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels
  • Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards