AH-1 Cobra Gunship vs NVA Armor

Vietnam 1967–73

Peter E. Davies, Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Jim Laurier (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey Publishing
16 January 2025

Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Vietnam War; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft; Aviation skills & piloting

Series: Duel

A new study of how the first purpose-built anti-tank helicopter gunship – the Bell AH-1 Cobra – engaged communist armor and well-armed irregular fighters in the war for control of Vietnam.

The Vietnam War was often dubbed ‘the helicopter war’ because it was the first conflict in which helicopters took a dominant role. As the only dedicated gunship to be fielded by US forces during the conflict, the AH-1 Cobra saw combat against North Vietnamese Army (NVA) tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), and heavy anti-aircraft weaponry while joining OH-6A ""Loach"" scout helicopters on ""Pink Team"" hunter-killer flights. There were more than 700 Cobras operational in Vietnam by 1972, and it proved such an effective weapon that the NVA often avoided shooting at it, fearing massive and instant retribution.

In this action-packed new study, Vietnam War expert Peter E. Davies examines the development and deployment of the Cobra, its engagements with Soviet- and Chinese-supplied tanks and heavy machine guns, and how it was adapted to counter devastating surface-to-air missile attacks in 1972. Numerous key clashes – including the Tet Offensive and actions at Loc Ninh and An Loc – are explored in detail, with first-hand accounts, newly commissioned artwork, and more than 50 photographs bringing the operations of this iconic helicopter to life.

By: Peter E. Davies
Illustrated by: Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Jim Laurier (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781472861740
ISBN 10: 1472861744
Series: Duel
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 16 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

(Subject to Confirmation) Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications The Strategic Situation The Combatants Combat Statistics and Analysis Aftermath Further Reading Index

Peter E. Davies has published over 40 books for Osprey, specializing in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods. He has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing. He created the cover artwork for this title. Jim Laurier has worked on the Osprey aviation list since 2000, and in that time he has produced some of the finest artwork seen in these volumes.

Reviews for AH-1 Cobra Gunship vs NVA Armor: Vietnam 1967–73

This is a story purpose-made for a reasonably cheap wargame, with one or more US ‘Pink Teams’ (an observation helicopter plus a killer Cobra gunship) versus whatever collection you fancy of T-34/85, PT-76, and T-54 tanks, with some anti-aircraft guns, missiles, or the odd ZSU anti-aircraft vehicle. * Miniature Wargames *