I love the sound of those choppers. They have such a distinct sound to the them just like the Ospreys and the Army Apache. But my favorite is the old Huey.
@@fw1421 no, right out of the factory. this is the very last production line AH-1Z to leave the factory. It left here, Nov 4 2022 and flew to Camp Pendleton as the final unit to be assembled and completed for the Marines.
@@CapStar362 I was thinking the same thing. No squadron markings, no dripping oil , and fresh paint job. I worked on the UH-1N (Huey) and AH-1J / AH-1W (Super Cobra) from 1984 - 2004 at Camp Pendleton (HMLA 169, MAG 39) as a 6114 (mechanic) and 6174 (Huey Crewchief). It seems like yesterday I took my last flight in the Huey but it was over 18 years ago.
What a total bad ass helicopter with the twin engines and four blades with supersonic tips! They should convert some of the older ones to this configuration. Those airframes are strong and a bunch of them were made and probably cheaper to do it this way than those expensive "plastic" helicopters.👍💪🇺🇲
That was the south airfield pad at the Hurst Plant. I spent 15 years as an engineer on the AH-1W to AH-1Z That might be a new FMS aircraft on checkflight and heading back to Amarillo where it was made. It will fly Marine colors till delivery and then reidentified. I miss my Cobras and Hueys.
What do you mean it will fly Marine colors till delivery and then "reidentified" Military contractors like Bell, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, etc deliver aircraft from the factory in the fashion it's customer will use them. They don't paint them one way during flight tests, then change them upon delivery. Explain what it is you're talking about
@@jrftworth FMS Marine sales thru NAVAIR will be built to the Marine configuration. After Bell sells and DD250s to Marines, the Government FMS office will repaint, remove equipment and install new FMS equipment and customize as per their contract. Bell does no sell to FMS, NAVAIR does. Its part of the current FMS contract.
Bad ass chopper that goes all the way back to the Vietnam war. Amazing how much they’ve improved it sine the late 60’s. I wonder how old the oldest flying version is today and how much they cost now?
The Zulu Viper started to roll off the line in Dec 2000. They're still manufactured and current generation. The SuperCobra (AH-1W) was introduce in 2986. The SeaCobra (AH-1J) may have seen some *very* limited time in Vietnam (1971 introduction). The Vietnam-era Cobras were single engine designs. Everything since 1971 are twin engine. There are likely to be plenty of AH-1 Cobras around since they only stopped production in 2019. The latest AH-1 variant is the 1G, which was $11 million new. They can be had for a tick over $2 million now.
I could not read the BuNo on the tail to confirm a/c, but by the timeline it maybe the last current contract production delivery of the AH-1Z that was delivered to Camp Pendleton on 4 Nov 22 and this was a fly in route to CA to thank Bell Fort Worth employees.
badass, it does seem like with manpads that are so effective these days that attack helicopters have had to change tactics and are quite vulnerable. They may be superseeded by unmanned helicopter drones at some point because the risk is too great unless we can catch up on countermeasures that are more effective.
Miss the old "whop" "whop" of those rotars cutting air. Nothing, I mean nothing said kill like the two blade rotars on the earlier versions. Just plain sounded deadly, and you knew it was on your side before its evil strike. COBRA'S RULE
The sound changed once they went to the 4 blade main rotor system. I had over 3,600 hours as a Crew Chief on the UH-1N (Huey) while I was on active duty from 1984 - 2004 in the Marine Corps. One early morning (0600 hours) and we were taking off from MCAS Yuma. We flew over a mobile home park and the pilot pushed the cyclic forward for max speed and pulled up on the collective and the 2 main rotor blades where making the lovely whop, whop noise as the main rotor blades sliced through the air. Mid way over the mobile home park we made a hard right 90 degree turn and the sound of the main rotor blades increased in sound, it was great. The pilot said, " Thats the sound of freedom boys". This was back in 1989 or 1990 and I will never forget it.
someone does not know helicopter aviation very well - there are two different startup lists, one is long and precise. the other is "Shit hit the fan, need you in the air NOW" short.
In case I want to save 3+ minutes of ur life the blades don't start moving til 3 min mark bet? Love the helicopter though not sure what's better that or Apache but both nice to have in USA
@@jrftworth ...but worth the discussion. That money could have been used to convert the older AH-1 to this configuration. We would have a whole bunch of them cheaper that those modern stealth helicopters that they hate to use because of the technology they have in them. G'day! 👍💪🇺🇲
@@apocyldoomer In time of danger you need to be able to respond immediately. And I am a 1st Lt with the Belgian Maroon Berets, punk. Para's, 1st Linie, Marche Les Dames.
@@apocyldoomer What we got here, ladies and gentlemen, is a Primary Intellect Fail of the worst kind. A man, trying to act "smart", but then making the mistake to be prejudice by only looking at typed replies, not grasping that the one who wrote it, actually has experience in certain fields. In short, we have a genius at the same level of the genius of a Muon. Well done, mate.
If it makes you feel better, the Corps saved a TON of money by rebuilding their fleet of UH-1’s and AH-1’s. They kept the airframes but upgraded almost everything else. It was one of the few smart money decisions the Government made.
They're not starting a Tesla and going for a leisurely ride to the grocery store. There is a checklist and series of steps that have to be done before takeoff. Your knowledge of aviation is obviously minimal at best
@@jrftworth It takes less then 2 minutes to launch a F-35 from a Carrier! Obviously you know Nothing on aviation!! Comparing a Tesla vehicle to something that runs on Jet Fuel!!! Nothing else needs to be said!!!!
@@davehygrell9801 Excuse the living hell out of me for choosing the wrong vehicle to try to make my point. Would it make you feel better if I said 18 wheeler or something else that burns fuel instead? Secondly since you obviously don't me whatsoever, I'll have you know that I served over 15 years in the Air Force, I worked out on the flightline around all kinds of military aircraft including AH-1 Cobra's. Secondly I am a huge aviation fan and know more about military aircraft than you'll ever know. Now STFU and keep your stupid comments to yourself
I LIVE JUST 20 MILES FROM THIS AIRBASE AND NEVER GET TIRED OF HEARING THEM.
Wow..thats just pathetic.
I live a lot longer aways and don't have to hear them..u pushover.
The rotors start turning at 3:00 and the take off is at 10:00. You're welcome!
I have the utmost respect for military pilots - thanks for the upload and cheers
The Viper is such a beautiful / badass aircraft.
Why do I love watching this so much. 🤩
I love the sound of those choppers. They have such a distinct sound to the them just like the Ospreys and the Army Apache. But my favorite is the old Huey.
I enjoyed sitting here calmly watching every second of this video. 😊
Looks like new. That's the cleanest Cobra I have ever seen!
Probably right out of refit.
@@fw1421 no, right out of the factory. this is the very last production line AH-1Z to leave the factory.
It left here, Nov 4 2022 and flew to Camp Pendleton as the final unit to be assembled and completed for the Marines.
@@CapStar362 I was thinking the same thing. No squadron markings, no dripping oil , and fresh paint job. I worked on the UH-1N (Huey) and AH-1J / AH-1W (Super Cobra) from 1984 - 2004 at Camp Pendleton (HMLA 169, MAG 39) as a 6114 (mechanic) and 6174 (Huey Crewchief). It seems like yesterday I took my last flight in the Huey but it was over 18 years ago.
I’ve been very close to them and these Marine Helio aviators know what they are and what they are capable of doing
This one looks brand spanking new!!! No exhaust stains or nothing!! Go Marines!!!
What a total bad ass helicopter with the twin engines and four blades with supersonic tips! They should convert some of the older ones to this configuration. Those airframes are strong and a bunch of them were made and probably cheaper to do it this way than those expensive "plastic" helicopters.👍💪🇺🇲
They do in fact upgrade older airframes, theres small left over parts of the airframe on some that you can tell it was upgraded, both UH-1Y and AH-1Zs
Definitely bad news for the other team. Awesome! Thanks!
It flies at 10:00. You're welcome.
Ty ...long f ing wait lol
Beautiful machine.
Soon to be seen in the Czech Air Force. Looking forward to see it fly over my head some time :)
amazing how quiet they are
I listened to this on my commute. It made me very happy!
I was thinking of buying one of these. Thanks for the review.
What an awesome machine.
That was the south airfield pad at the Hurst Plant. I spent 15 years as an engineer on the AH-1W to AH-1Z That might be a new FMS aircraft on checkflight and heading back to Amarillo where it was made. It will fly Marine colors till delivery and then reidentified. I miss my Cobras and Hueys.
What do you mean it will fly Marine colors till delivery and then "reidentified" Military contractors like Bell, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, etc deliver aircraft from the factory in the fashion it's customer will use them. They don't paint them one way during flight tests, then change them upon delivery.
Explain what it is you're talking about
@@jrftworth FMS Marine sales thru NAVAIR will be built to the Marine configuration. After Bell sells and DD250s to Marines, the Government FMS office will repaint, remove equipment and install new FMS equipment and customize as per their contract. Bell does no sell to FMS, NAVAIR does. Its part of the current FMS contract.
I'm yet to see a AH-1Z but have sat in a AH-1W. Love the shape of the cobras
Bad ass chopper that goes all the way back to the Vietnam war. Amazing how much they’ve improved it sine the late 60’s. I wonder how old the oldest flying version is today and how much they cost now?
The Zulu Viper started to roll off the line in Dec 2000. They're still manufactured and current generation. The SuperCobra (AH-1W) was introduce in 2986. The SeaCobra (AH-1J) may have seen some *very* limited time in Vietnam (1971 introduction). The Vietnam-era Cobras were single engine designs. Everything since 1971 are twin engine. There are likely to be plenty of AH-1 Cobras around since they only stopped production in 2019. The latest AH-1 variant is the 1G, which was $11 million new. They can be had for a tick over $2 million now.
Airwolf would've been 1000 miles away by now
Very beauyifull platform
Thanks Larry
It looks brand new
Nothing but Bell helicopters, I see. A family
Belle action.
I had the privilege of flying the A model in Vietnam.
Most beautimous gunship
I could not read the BuNo on the tail to confirm a/c, but by the timeline it maybe the last current contract production delivery of the AH-1Z that was delivered to Camp Pendleton on 4 Nov 22 and this was a fly in route to CA to thank Bell Fort Worth employees.
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A BEAST !!!
This one looks factory fresh
Super gorgeous!....
badass, it does seem like with manpads that are so effective these days that attack helicopters have had to change tactics and are quite vulnerable. They may be superseeded by unmanned helicopter drones at some point because the risk is too great unless we can catch up on countermeasures that are more effective.
For some reason I was expecting the Airwolf theme to kick in
Ground Pounders Delight! Go get em boys!
Miss the old "whop" "whop" of those rotars cutting air.
Nothing, I mean nothing said kill like the two blade rotars on the earlier versions.
Just plain sounded deadly, and you knew it was on your side before its evil strike.
COBRA'S RULE
The sound changed once they went to the 4 blade main rotor system. I had over 3,600 hours as a Crew Chief on the UH-1N (Huey) while I was on active duty from 1984 - 2004 in the Marine Corps. One early morning (0600 hours) and we were taking off from MCAS Yuma. We flew over a mobile home park and the pilot pushed the cyclic forward for max speed and pulled up on the collective and the 2 main rotor blades where making the lovely whop, whop noise as the main rotor blades sliced through the air. Mid way over the mobile home park we made a hard right 90 degree turn and the sound of the main rotor blades increased in sound, it was great. The pilot said, " Thats the sound of freedom boys". This was back in 1989 or 1990 and I will never forget it.
Title should say something like "Viper start up, fly off and take over"
Liftoff takes place at 10:04
I wish humans would love each other to create peace
Would love to see this as a full fidelity module in DCS
I know right! This might actually be the aircraft that convinces me to finally just sit down and take the time to actually learn how to play DCS.
Very Impressive
Thank God for the new cobra than the old one.
The older cobra has a sound i would listen to as an ASMR for more than an hour
ill take a Whiskey Cobra sound over the Viper Cobra anytime anywhere.
Nothing whoops and chops harder than a AH-1W and makes the enemy scatter.
Thank Satan for you shiny human murder machines plz.
Marine aviation is number one
I'm guessing this is a refit or a new production -1Z, because that thing looks absolutely PRISTINE.....
Brand new. Fresh off assembly line
What a machine
Good job there's not a war on , it took them 10mins to do the seat belts up, blimey.!!!
Long form checklist and long high precision nav alignment. There is paperwork, checking waypoints, tea, crumpets, and call to mum.
In war time...there is a short version start up and take off
someone does not know helicopter aviation very well - there are two different startup lists, one is long and precise. the other is "Shit hit the fan, need you in the air NOW" short.
_SWEET._
Yeah usually takes me about that long also in MSFS. lol
Where is this located? Cherry Point NC? Camp Pendleton? Miramar? Iwakuni? I used to refuel Cobras at MCAS El Toro in the 90's before Miramar.
This must be the long form checklist for cold start. You only got 5 minutes of APU fuel.
Start up time is absurd .Need to get out of that lazy bad habit.
Start and go!!
What a beautiful helicopter, I wish that will fly over Chicago one day that will be cool. By the way where was this filmed at?
Not trying to be a expert just love old things getting put to new jobs. If it isn't broken make it better or fix it up and get it flying
Longest takeoff in history.
The 4 blade main rotor is a lot quieter than the original 2 blade main rotors
ARMY is one thing..AH-1 is a Marine Crew.
Had an Iraq 1 veteran tell me these things filled in for the Apaches because the Apaches kept breaking.
Right On Go Army!
Marine
@@dllmpb06 Hoooah
Marines bro
@@Killerbee223 Hoooah
@@tomdarco2223 i think you mean OOOORAH - idjit incel
"GET TO DA CHOPPAH! NOW!!"
(Clear to Tango)
RTB IT JP
I'm a cobra man
I think I saw a loose screw. Where's Mike Elmore or Jimmy Sorenson when ya need 'em.
10:00 Warmup 1:54 Flying!
لماذا فقط الو م أ من تصنع مروحيات فاتنة وخلابة وجذابة؟!
In case I want to save 3+ minutes of ur life the blades don't start moving til 3 min mark bet? Love the helicopter though not sure what's better that or Apache but both nice to have in USA
Takeoff and flight at 9:41 if you want to skip the groung run.
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Upgraded Huey ? I'm just old enough to know the original Cobra.a bit.
Brand new?
Yes! Factory fresh. Last one off the line
@@stealthfighter2923 Only had 8hrs on the clock
Ohh 😮 we love❤flying
thailand singbure
Blue thunder
Can you imagine being able to say….. yes I was a member of Pink Floyd
What is that dangling on the arm at the front of the helicopter?
Air Data sensor for launching missiles and directional data for the flight and targeting computers
GO PRO.
@@yecyec3927 no
The AH-1W and the entire line of Apache Gunships also have the same sensor.
be cooler if it could carry 4 sidewinder, 2 on each side.
Ok now do an across the map TOW snipe
3:54......Now where did i put my Gum.???
That isn't nothing compared to what we left when our government cowardly left Afghanistan
WHY NO MARKINGS ON THE AIRCRAFT ? ? ? I DO SEE THE WORD MARINES FAINTLY .
Low visibility markings. All legal markings are there but subdued. This is a tactical close support aircraft.
It do a better job in covert helping terrorist.
Test bird
Go see an optometrist
@@stageiii1 Test as have high visibility BuNo. Usually.
Those cobras are like pornography to me best looking bird out their way better looking then apache
Get rid of the skids
Not a well balanced chopper when required to do quick evasive manoeuvres very quickly.
Very quiet..
China can Made this Helicopter only $10... Die cast... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
be fun to take a joy ride too bad they don’t put on air shows be apart of what your tax dollars sitting their at idle.
早く飛べ10:00
Boring..10 minutes of watching a cobra sit and warm up...boring..low pass sucked..
Are you as upset over the trillions wasted in Iraq and Afghanistan? Aiding the Ukrainians against our long time enemy is a bargain in comparison
10 minutes wasted when you could've just filmed the last 1.5 minutes and been done with it.
But then I wouldn’t get to respond to witty comments like yours!
We just blew 50-60 BILLION dollars for Ukraine. I hope everyone complains just as much about that waste of tax money.
That's an entirely different conversation
@@jrftworth
...but worth the discussion. That money could have been used to convert the older AH-1 to this configuration. We would have a whole bunch of them cheaper that those modern stealth helicopters that they hate to use because of the technology they have in them.
G'day! 👍💪🇺🇲
@@jrftworth hubba Jubba bubba Kubba Lubba shubba dubba quabba pubba fubba Mubba nubba vubba subba zubba wubba rubba yubba 🫂
We made a deal with Ukraine years ago to provide support if they were ever invaded. We are just keeping our word.
@@jrftworth "that's an entirely different conversation all together"
Insert Airplane joke🤣
One stinger, goodbye.
By the time it is off the ground, the whole planet will be carpet-nuked.
Gah.
Oh well, we will see you in Hades than, that’s not their mission anyway, Armchair General.
@@apocyldoomer In time of danger you need to be able to respond immediately.
And I am a 1st Lt with the Belgian Maroon Berets, punk.
Para's, 1st Linie, Marche Les Dames.
@@apocyldoomer What we got here, ladies and gentlemen, is a Primary Intellect Fail of the worst kind.
A man, trying to act "smart", but then making the mistake to be prejudice by only looking at typed replies, not grasping that the one who wrote it, actually has experience in certain fields.
In short, we have a genius at the same level of the genius of a Muon.
Well done, mate.
@@Xogroroth666 Good for you, dik!
Das ist keine vieper sondern eine Cobra
Takes over 10 minutes to take off? I want my Tax Dollars Back!!!!
If it makes you feel better, the Corps saved a TON of money by rebuilding their fleet of UH-1’s and AH-1’s. They kept the airframes but upgraded almost everything else. It was one of the few smart money decisions the Government made.
They're not starting a Tesla and going for a leisurely ride to the grocery store. There is a checklist and series of steps that have to be done before takeoff.
Your knowledge of aviation is obviously minimal at best
@@jrftworth It takes less then 2 minutes to launch a F-35 from a Carrier! Obviously you know Nothing on aviation!! Comparing a Tesla vehicle to something that runs on Jet Fuel!!! Nothing else needs to be said!!!!
@@davehygrell9801 how do you know they’re not waiting for clearance from ATC?
@@davehygrell9801 Excuse the living hell out of me for choosing the wrong vehicle to try to make my point. Would it make you feel better if I said 18 wheeler or something else that burns fuel instead?
Secondly since you obviously don't me whatsoever, I'll have you know that I served over 15 years in the Air Force, I worked out on the flightline around all kinds of military aircraft including AH-1 Cobra's. Secondly I am a huge aviation fan and know more about military aircraft than you'll ever know. Now STFU and keep your stupid comments to yourself
Gay
Your dad knows all about that.
So long to start and to revav, waste of your tax money again 😡😝😝
How so, it’s called Pre-Flight checks, Mr. Armchair General . Sheesh, go back to your gaming in your moms basement.
It helps protect our country??
Have you heard about checklist and ATC clearance?
Move to Russia aka ussr
, better to shot up if you have no idea for what they are doing.
De tanto esperar me quedé dormido.😴🥱
Too much ground runtime...pull pitch already muhrines!!!🤔🇺🇸👍😎
10 minutes to get up in the air 😂😅
Вайпер намного красивей чем апач. Но мой любимец это ми 24.