King Cobra

Bell (model 309) KingCobra (Prototype) (1971). One of only two prototypes crashed. The other took part in comparative trials in 1972 with the Lockheed AH-56A Cheyenne and the Sikorsky (S-67) Blackhawk, but the U.S. Army decided none matched its requirement. The Bell (model 309) KingCobra had a laser day and night sight, infrared fire control system, and night vision TV. Armament was similar to that of the Cheyenne and the Blackhawk. The KingCobra was powered by a single Lycoming T55-L-7C 2850 shp engine.