Maggie AH-1F Cobra Attack Helicopter: Amazing Demo Display

[@aaronbustillos8047]

This is the craziest paint job I've seen,so badass

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@Luv2Huvr]

Awesome paint scheme with the tiger stripe camo. I flew Cobras on active duty in the 80’s. Great aircraft.

[@Epicaviation47]

Really glad you like the video

[@Debaucherousgeek]

That "paint scheme" was NEVER on Cobras or any American aircraft fixed wing or rotor. Stop lying!! That "paint scheme" is trash. Sure some had the sharks teeth painted on but they were Navy Grey or O.D. green!!

[@markcalhoun9480]

This one must have power to spare with all the garbage taken off. Must be a dream to fly.

[@M21-w1y]

@@markcalhoun9480garbage?!? What garbage!?!

[@Rubeless]

What garbage?

[@emmettcunninghamjr.5207]

Deadly! and the most beautiful "Tiger Stripes" camo scheme. Thank you.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching glad you like it 😀

[@jetman1979]

That cobra has a bad ass paint job👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@robertnbryant1586]

That "tiger stripe" camo is the best paint scheme I have ever seen on an aircraft...Ever!!!

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@richardgreen7811]

We were moving up a slight grade near the crest of the hill (1969)... we (11 of us) had walked directly into an ambush that included around 20 NVA with small arms and a light machine gun. We were completely trapped, under heavy fire, and if these soldiers called their comrades, we would be cut to pieces. We called for a Sandy but none were available. Our call was transferred to a Huey UH1-B gunship and a Cobra. We gave our position and the position of the NVA, we popped smoke and were told to hunker in place. We could hear the Huey coming but he lagged back for whatever reason. You can't imagine what happened next. The Cobra crested, slanted down the contour of the hill, kicked the Cobra sideways without slowing, and unleashed his mini-gun and a couple of rockets. Without stopping or going to a hover, he kicked the Cobra straight again and went on through the valley, hooking up with the Huey on the other side. Virtually all of the NVA were dead. A few were seriously wounded, and we left them that way. The Cobra is truly a death sentence for the enemy, who had a favorite saying ... "don't shoot at the skinny ones".

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for sharing and watching the video

[@richardgreen7811]

@@Epicaviation47 What we couldn't figure out was how the pilot coordinated all this activity. Later we came to understand there were two sets of eyes and the front seater operated the weapons. Then it made sense that driving the Cobra was a separate job from spotting the enemy and engaging the weapons. Either way, it was like watching a ballet.

[@user-pm5jh8vj2x]

I got a few hours of front seat FCF time in AH-1W’s while I was a Huey instructor at Camp Pen. It was the most fun I have ever had in a helicopter. Just Awesome.

[@echohunter4199]

Retired Army 11B here, we also had a deep respect for gunships, those pilots had balls of steel.

[@richardgreen7811]

@@echohunter4199 11B20 ... a few scars and some amazing memories.

[@Agwings1960]

Love the paint job

[@Epicaviation47]

Probably the best painting on a cobra

[@DreadWing7777]

ME TOO.

[@fernandobrito5746]

VERY beautiful.

[@jimbrown558]

Ive worked on that bird. Celebrate Freedom Foundation Columbia SC

[@Epicaviation47]

@@jimbrown558 awesome 👌 thanks for watching

[@edutaimentcartoys]

wow, amazing helicopter livery ... camouflage and very beast

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@rblueroan2205]

Former 67Y20 enjoyed keeping them flying and getting to fly in them , the paint scheme is wild

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching and yes paint is epic

[@Gh0sX]

Awesome 🇺🇸

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@olliwaa.aviation]

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing and the great filming work, well done!

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏

[@richeppler6894]

Hands down, the “Snake” was my favorite Army aircraft to fly. The “Cool Factor” was off the chart. Its main shortcoming was weight and more often than not, you have to trade fuel for ammo, which limited range and station time. It was great flying the Apache where you can carry full fuel and ammo in most cases.

[@Epicaviation47]

@@richeppler6894 thanks for watching and sharing

[@jakerazmataz852]

Could the Super Cobra carry full ammo and fuel?

[@gernblansten684]

You couldnt fill the gun can in the F because it would be out of balance.

[@RamblerMan68]

​@@jakerazmataz852 yessir

[@SkyDawg91]

That's super interesting to read here, and I expected the total opposite. I always thought the Cobra was basically a UH-1 stuffed into a coffin, essentially, so I figured weight would be no problem at all!

[@badant5863]

Top looks on that evil Beast!

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

It's a Great looking old bird .Especially with that paint job. Whoever is flying, it sure makes it look easy. When you are good with a machine, it's like an extension of your body.

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@bernardanderson3758]

Army and Marine Aviation!!! Amazing work and it shows

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@richardkindred279]

Gorgeous paint, flew modified in the 80’s and then the Apache in 86 to 2014

[@Epicaviation47]

thanks for watching

[@Spiritofthewild-d9o]

i like the look of the early ones with the bubble cockpit

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@ThomasGeathers-m4m]

Big love fam big good flying

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@bernardanderson3758]

Thank you for your service

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@ronniebrackett6802]

Man, truly badass ! Great video

[@Epicaviation47]

Glad you liked it!!

[@giuseppe4909]

Wow,,, what a looker !

[@Epicaviation47]

She is sexy

[@giuseppe4909]

@@Epicaviation47 …Now, if we could get a nicely restored AH-1G….life would be grand ! ( there is a candidate for sale in NV )….

[@Epicaviation47]

@giuseppe4909 Actually, there is one already flying in Texas. i am working on recording that one

[@giuseppe4909]

@@Epicaviation47 no kidding ? I will have to do some looking ! Looking forward to your vid on that !

[@giuseppe4909]

@@Epicaviation47 …also, you got yourself another subscriber ! Thx. 👍

[@jrranch9712]

Allman Brothers in the background....outstanding.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@JoujouCapdolo-cx6bp]

Goooooooooood

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@archangel7673]

I hate to be a copy cat.. But that Tiger stripe paint job freeking Awsome! That is my most favorite cammo.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@aretee3]

Vietnam tiger stripe! Very cool.

[@Epicaviation47]

Yes

[@pablopeter3564]

GREAT VIDEO. Beatiful "tiger stripe" camo. Thanks. Greetings from Mexico City.

[@Epicaviation47]

@@pablopeter3564 thanks for your kind worlds

[@M4lh]

Wow, It's Nice Camouflage.

[@Epicaviation47]

Yes thanks for watching

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

SICK PAINTJOB!!!!!!🐍🐍🐍🤗🤗🤗

[@Epicaviation47]

Yes sr thanks for watching

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

@ The Huey Cobra is my Favorite gunship!!!! It was a real treat seeing it in my Favorite camo pattern Tigerstripe!!!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@FLORIDIANMILLIONAIRE]

Cool paint job😊

[@Epicaviation47]

Yes, probably one of the best Cobra livery

[@tylerbuckley4661]

Beautiful helicopter she is that tiger stripe camo

[@Epicaviation47]

@tylerbuckley4661 thanks and indeed she is sexy

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

SWEET!

[@Epicaviation47]

Yes

[@md369ff]

I have always been amazed by the chord size of the Bell AH-1 rotor blades (distance from leading edge to trailing edge) and similar Bell Model 222. Add another 10 to 20 feet or so to each blade and you could build a sailplane!

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@aprianto1985]

great helicopter

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed is a great helicopter

[@TamasLaszlo-83]

Nice camouflage! 😉

[@Epicaviation47]

Very! Awesome

[@tombof]

Cool🚁

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks

[@uchungnguyen7686]

Tuyệt Đỉnh Của Chóp Chất Lượng Cao 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@tedstryker73]

That’s a beautiful bird

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome EA《☆》I always get a kick out of the Cobras slender profile like a Fish👍🏾😁🤳Fairly aerodynamic for a hekleopter. Working the ground vibrations out of choppers can be challenging & sometimes is a tradeoff to get them to fly smooth. A lot of the Tailboom shaking was probably due to the pilot not having the cyclic centered & rolling the throttle up faster than recommended. Uneven pavement & skid shoe contact also will cause vibrations. Cheers✌🏼😎☯️

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching and explaining i really appreciate it 🙏

[@fd478]

Wow! Tremendo!!

[@Epicaviation47]

Siii gracias por mirar el video

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Fantástic.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

It shakes like somethings out of balance. Was that typical back in the day?

[@Epicaviation47]

i am not sure but she definitely did a awesome performance

[@RobertKlamkin]

I noticed that too, a lot of stress on the tail boom. Great flying though !

[@Epicaviation47]

@@RobertKlamkin thanks for watching

[@ifly135]

Normal

[@jlcdee1955]

Most did

[@a-bar-b5196]

Awesome Cobras !!! Amazing ! Too bad you can’t see the firepower of this gunship! Crazy ! ❤❤❤

[@EricBates-lx8dn]

I was on the Uss Tarawa LHA-1 and we had these bad boys on board and it never took that long to get airborne cool paint

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@pointnozzleaway]

The Sound of a Cobra .....🤘🤘

[@Epicaviation47]

Iconic

[@patriciavelazquez325]

This is Ruben AMEN 🙏

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@Sri-n1e]

บินได้เยี่ยมมากเพื่อน👍🏻👍🏻❤❤

[@christianlebordelais]

Belle présentation

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@Pushindabushes77]

Flew an AH-1 in 1980 at Fairbanks Alaska E-Troop 1st Air Cavalry

[@Epicaviation47]

Awesome 👌 thanks for watching

[@culturedtalent1207]

I seen that helicopter freshly departed from KCAE. Haven’t seen a AH-1 in so long

[@Epicaviation47]

Is base in KCAE thanks for watching

[@Rubeless]

TS paint scheme works well here.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@440tomcat]

Couldn't read thru all the comments what I did get most was comments on paint job. I think that bird pilot was amazing

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed amazing display

[@braddsn]

Awesome video! For some reason something looks un-balanced after startup. Have never seen one bounce like that... like the rotor shaft is slightly un-balanced. Strange.

[@Epicaviation47]

Not idea thanks for watching

[@N238E]

The AH-1 is our Mi-24.

[@Epicaviation47]

Yeah

[@RCCopterLove]

Thank you for this beautiful video! I just love the sound of the 2 main-bladed Cobra Helicopter! This "flap, flap, flap" is music for my ears. I have one maybe stupid question: Most helicopters with counterclockwise turning main rotor blades have the tailrotor on the left side of the tail. For the first time I noticed in your video that on the Cobra it sits on the right side. As usually with all my my clockwise turning RC helicopters. Do you know if there is a "rule" and the Cobra is an exception?

[@Epicaviation47]

Honest answer I don't have a legit definition of why but Cobra is not the only exception

[@Epicaviation47]

And big big thanks for your support 🙏 stay tuned a big surprise is coming and exclusive videos stay tuned 😉

[@RCCopterLove]

@@Epicaviation47 Thank you! Probably it's not really connected with the rotation direction of the Main rotor. The EC-125 rotors turn clockwise and the tailrotor sits on the right side, that why I thought there micht be a "rule".

[@RCCopterLove]

@@Epicaviation47 I will stay tuned! I am crazy for helicopters and it's a deep love nad passion. If full size or flying my RC helis!

[@Epicaviation47]

that is amazing thanks for your support

[@gavinelliot3564]

Fear the paint/choice.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@terryweatherford5070]

Was on the ground under a “snake” attack run. All I can say is the noise of the empty casings raining through the trees was both the most awful and the most beautiful sound in the world.

[@Epicaviation47]

Not idea thanks for watching

[@paramedicrn2454]

Totally amazing aircraft. Beautiful and flown sooooooo awesome. I understand just the basics of flight principal and controls but I was just wondering, it seems to have been shaking as if the blades are slightly off balance or is this a normal characteristic of that model aircraft just wondering. Thanks so much.

[@Epicaviation47]

@paramedicrn2454 not idea thanks for watching

[@Sri-n1e]

👍👍👍

[@Epicaviation47]

thanks for watching

[@dand3975]

The book "snake pilot" by Randy Zahn is a very good biography about young Warrant Officer pilot who actually flew early model Huey Cobras in the Vietnam war.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@Whitecat76]

What an absolutely sexy cobra in tiger stripe

[@Epicaviation47]

Indeed thanks for watching

[@gernblansten684]

I dont see the HSS rails through the canopy. Is it removed?

[@Epicaviation47]

@@gernblansten684 not sure

[@Riceball80IA]

I thought that livery was ugly until it got airborne and into the light.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@ianhobbs4984]

It's not just the outstanding paintjob but the attention to detail like the pink of the gums of the mouth as it makes it look angry and vicious.

[@Epicaviation47]

The livery is outstanding thanks for watching

[@CsadaJooSándor]

Olyan jól sikerült típus hogy ma is gyártják. A viper verziobol a csehek is vásároltak. 😊

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@phillipzx3754]

Love the paint job but the "demo" was a bit boring. But I'm comparing what I saw in this video vs. actual use when I was in the Army (in the 70s).

[@Epicaviation47]

I think it is one of the best demo so far for a private owner . And yes paint is amazing probably one of the best one on an active Cobra . Thanks for watching

[@CAPEjkg]

Damn, no hover check. Right to an armpit full if collective

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@hottub2249]

Skid kids rule

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@tametigere6375]

Looks alot like an ECAS don't it, crew chief back in the 80's

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@timtim8468]

We've seen it at the beginning. Zooming a little bit out after take off would make it an actual "Demo".

[@Epicaviation47]

@@timtim8468 thanks for watching

[@HabibiGermany]

FlyBy looks amazing, rest looks a bit like he is heavy and slow, alotugh he isn't, and why he is shaking like US houses on the ground ?

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@charlespratt8663]

Should have been playing " Ride of the Valkyrie".

[@brokendowndog]

Oh my gosh... Terries in 10 sec.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@moseskelly2886]

This might be an obvious question, if this helicopter was needed could it be configured into combat ready?

[@Epicaviation47]

Nope since is already withdrawal from military inventory

[@moseskelly2886]

@@Epicaviation47 Oh okay, I know it would look very cool seeing that thing back in combat mode. I mean hey it's still reliving it in a sense.

[@Epicaviation47]

@@moseskelly2886 I understand 👍 thanks for watching

[@thetigerstripes]

Nice tiger stripe paint......wore tiger stripes during my 2 tours in 'Nam even though I was not supposed to.....😆🤣😂 How can they do a loop inthose things ?

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@rickt.1870]

You couldn't do a loop, but you could do a "Split S", which was a tactical "Return to Target". You would be inverted briefly during the maneuver, but the aircraft was under constant positive G loading throughout. If someone were to take a picture at just the right time, it could appear as though the aircraft was doing a loop.

[@Stubby0266]

Is there a lateral vibration ? Never seen one shake that bad before.

[@Epicaviation47]

not sure thanks for watching

[@tametigere6375]

Dude has a M/R tracking prob

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@williampayne5961]

I heard there were two airframes purchased surplus due to incorrect demolition codes now all main blades are demilitarized by crushing

[@cayde-6.0]

what were the cartels saying again? I can't hear them...

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@jakerazmataz852]

The paint job hides it's beautiful shape. IMO.

[@Epicaviation47]

@jakerazmataz852 thanks for watching

[@Boonpipat1963]

รุ่นนี้ ทบ.ไทยก็มีใช้ครับแต่ๆไม่รู้จำนวนกี่ลำครับ

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@irfankhan-pb3cf]

😊

[@adamchess4543]

Man that rotor is way out of balance!

[@Epicaviation47]

Not idea I am not a mechanic

[@rickt.1870]

That was the norm for Cobras, especially with the Kaman blades. Track and balance was pretty primitive back then.

[@Rubeless]

No it was not.

[@joezeed-g4h]

Animal flying you.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@Monts-zw3hi]

Is it just me?or does that rotor mast look like it's moving with the vibration of the chassis?Doesn't look right to me.Shouldn't be shaking like that.

[@Epicaviation47]

Idk not a mechanic thanks for watching

[@garyjohns4711]

Amazing , I didn't think so. disappointing for sure....

[@Epicaviation47]

@garyjohns4711 thanks for watching

[@primate4]

The guy in the front seat is just along for the ride. Don’t really need him there.

[@Epicaviation47]

Yeah

[@rickt.1870]

Minimum crew for the Cobra per the -10 was Pilot and CPG. (Copilot/Gunner.) For maintenance flights, a mechanic would sometimes occupy the front seat.

[@jbouza09]

There’s no way that the track and balance is correct on that bird. That’s a pre ground resonance shake right there

[@Epicaviation47]

@jbouza09 well I am not mechanic thanks for watching 🙂

[@louisabelkheir1266]

Armelle bonnaud a kamala harris.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@VashStepler]

They still trying to sell these cobras nowadays?

[@Epicaviation47]

To who

[@VashStepler]

No, I was asking if they do still sell these? Isn’t that why they do demos? For selling things like this

[@DaveSoza]

USMC will not give it up for a good reason they will give up there tanks before the super snake..and get 10 a 10s figure out how to fly that off the deck

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@louisabelkheir1266]

Maggie a obama beach

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@맹맹이의일상]

미군헬기 닮았네

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@Liews]

眼镜🐍应该只有两只毒牙？怎的变沙🐟了？😂😂

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@marleyboy7732]

Curious...Can a civilian really own & fly retired military aircrafts ANYTIME they want? Of course I understand you have to have decommissioned any weapons. But is there alot of restrictions flying whenever? I dont see how it would be a threat to anyone (besides crashing) and our military air defense pilots are too superior. They couldnt break a sweat against civilian flying dangerously. Right?

[@Epicaviation47]

Not idea thanks for watching

[@ryanmatty7142]

Uuhhhh. Hm?

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@_Kenton_]

Вертолет трясется, как алкоголик после месячного запоя😅 О прицельной стрельбе можно забыть.

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@dkoz8321]

Uhmmmm........ how do I sya this. With both crewmembers sttapped in, this helicopter now execeeds max GW as defined by shaded region in A1 book.

[@Epicaviation47]

Negative incorrect

[@dkoz8321]

@@Epicaviation47 U R correct. I should have said "...exceeds max GW as defined by shaded region in DASH-1". Thank you. But seriously. Helicopter pilots count pounds of fuel in terms of minutes of flight adjusted for hovering. 50 extra fuel gets you 20 -25 minutes of forward flight. Maybe depending on density alt.

[@Captndarty]

There was nothing amazing about this particular demo. Although this is a really cool helicopter ,the demo slow, bland and boring. In fact, I’ve seen better aerial action watching cropduster helicopters

[@Epicaviation47]

Thanks for watching

[@rickt.1870]

I didn't quite get it either. We'd try to get through all of the required before takeoff and armament system checks as quickly as we could, then we'd do a level acceleration takeoff to get going for whatever training we needed to do that day. Low and fast in a Cobra impresses, hovering - not so much. Still, it's good to see that one is still flying.

[@bambikiller338]

Looks out of balance

[@Epicaviation47]

Not clue I am not a mechanic thanks for watching