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Academy 1/35 Scale USMC AH-1W Super Cobra NTS Update Helicopter Model Kit

Build a detailed replica of the United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter with this precision 1/35 scale model kit from Academy Models. This NTS (Night Targeting System) Update version represents the advanced configuration that served as the Marine Corps' primary attack helicopter for decades.

Kit Features:

• Accurate 1/35 scale representation of the AH-1W Super Cobra
• NTS (Night Targeting System) turret with detailed sensor equipment
• Finely detailed cockpit with instrument panels and crew seats
• Tandem seating configuration for pilot and gunner
• Detailed rotor head and main rotor blades
• Tail rotor assembly with authentic details
• TOW missile launchers and rocket pods
• 20mm M197 three-barrel Gatling cannon turret
• Landing skids with shock absorbers
• Engine exhaust suppressors
• Clear parts for canopy and sensor windows
• Comprehensive decal sheet with USMC markings

Historical Significance:

The AH-1W Super Cobra served as the U.S. Marine Corps' primary attack helicopter from the 1980s through the 2010s. The NTS-equipped variant featured advanced night vision and targeting capabilities, including a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor and laser designator. Super Cobras saw extensive combat in Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, providing close air support and armed reconnaissance for Marine ground forces. The twin-engine AH-1W could carry a devastating array of weapons including TOW anti-tank missiles, Hellfire missiles, rocket pods, and a nose-mounted 20mm cannon.

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