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The Bell AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Model 209) is a two-blade single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was developed using the engine transmission and rotor system of the Bell’s UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.The AH-1 was the backbone of the United States Army’s attack helicopter fleet but has been replaced by the AH-64 Apache in Army service.