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There are 15 Attack Helicopters in the Military Factory.


1

Agusta Westland A 129 Mangusta (Mongoose)
The A 129 Mangusta ("Mongoose") was developed as a variant of the A 109 series of helicopters. The newly design aircraft proved to be larger and so different than its predecessor that the system was designated as the A 129 an...

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Italy
1990
2

Bell 212 / UH-1N/Y Iroquois / AB 212
Continuing in the long line of successful Bell-produced transport/assault helicopters, the Bell 212 airframe - spawning the UH-1N, AB 212 and UH-1Y models - was a further development. The Bell 212 was a joint-production effor...

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United States
1970
3

Bell AH-1 HueyCobra
Based on the private venture Bell 209 helicopter, the AH-1 Cobra series of helicopters is many a military's primary light attack helicopter. As early as the 1950's Bell corporation was experimenting with armed versions in the...

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United States
1967
4

Bell AH-1 SuperCobra
The AH-1W and AH-1J SuperCobra series of helicopters are an updated and slightly modified version of the AH-1 HueyCobra (or simply "Cobra") detailed elsewhere on this website. Much like the base Cobra, the SuperCobra is a...

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United States
1986
5

Boeing / McDonnell Douglas / Hughes AH-64 Apache
Originally a Hughes-based design, the YAH-64 faced off against a Bell YAH-63 system in the United States Army's search for an advanced attack helicopter. The system was to field the latest in technology, maneuverability and b...

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United States
1984
6

Boeing / Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche
The RAH-66 Comanche helicopter was to be the next generation answer for the United States Army in replacing its aging series of UH-1, AH-1 Cobra, OH-6 and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters in full. The RAH-66 was designed as the world'...

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United States
2004
7

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (Kestrel)
The Denel (then Atlas) AH-2 Rooivalk (translating to "Kestrel") was an ambitious and indigenous undertaking by the nation of South Africa. At the time of its development, the Rooivalk was heralded as one of the top performing...

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South Africa
1999
8

Kamov Ka-25 (Hormone)
The Kamov Ka-25 (NATO codename of "Hormone") was developed from the Ka-20, which itself was a response to a Soviet Navy requirement for a ship-borne helicopter to replace the aging Mil Mi-4 platforms. The Ka-25 became a mains...

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Soviet Union
1966
9

Kamov Ka-50 (Hokum) 'Black Shark' / Ka-52 'Alligator'
The Ka-50 Hokum (or 'Black Shark') is another in the long line of Kamov helicopters. The Ka-50 features the Kamov specialty of counter-rotating blades, one element mounted atop of the other. Though not in production as of thi...

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Soviet Union
1986
10

Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne
The Lockheed-designed and produced AH-56A attack helicopter was a failed attempt at the United States Army's AAFSS (Advance Aerial Fire Support System) requirement. Designated the "Cheyenne", the aircraft represented the most...

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United States
1967
11

Mil Mi-24 / Mi-25 / Mi-35 (Hind)
The Mil-produced series of "Hind" helicopters was a favorite Cold War-relic and continues (albeit modernized) in many of today's armies including Russias. The heavy helicopter is capable of commanding various battlefield role...

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Soviet Union
1973
12

Mil Mi-28 (Havoc)
The Mi-28 (NATO reporting name of "Havoc") was a product of the Cold War designed as an anti-tank attack platform similar in nature to the American-produced AH-64 Apache series. Like the Apache, the Mi-28 featured an armored ...

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Soviet Union
1983
13

SH-3 Sea King
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United States
14

Westland Lynx
The Westland/AugustaWestland Lynx is a series of successful maritime/transport/attack helicopters from Europe. The Lynx originated from a civilian design when military interest was raised about the capabilities of the aircraf...

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United Kingdom
1977
15

Westland Lynx HAS.8
The Super Lynx HMA.8 represents the naval version of the successful line of Lynx attack/transport/maritime helicopters. In the navy role (utilized by many a NATO country), the Super Lynx HMA.8 can be armed with an array of an...

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United Kingdom
1976
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