Bell AH-1 Huey 'Cobra'

United States, Export

Created during the Vietnam War, the AH-1 has the distinction of being the world's first sole purpose gunship helicopter.  In the now common tandem style seating, the Cobra is only 3 feet wide in the fuselage.  The US Army still uses the helo for ground support, though it is severely limited in its night and bad weather ability.  The Cobra is used by many nations in this form, and is still a powerful and effective helicopter.  Many mercs use this helo, as it is inexpensive when compared to higher end assault platforms.  The length of the Cobra is 16.18 m.

Bell Textron AH-1Z 'SuperCobra'

United States, Romania, Turkey

The most recent update to the legendary Cobra lineup, the SuperCobra is a twin engine helo used by the US Marines, US Navy (Sea Cobra) as well as several other nations.  The SuperCobra is a more powerful fighter than the older Cobra, and is loaded with modern avionics and weapon controls.  With a more rounded fighter-style cockpit, the SuperCobra has been compared to the Army's Apache for its fighting capability.  Able to perform nearly all combat roles needed by the Marine Corps, the SuperCobra is an excellent night fighter, and can handle fog and rough weather with little problems.  The length is 17.68m.

Boeing AH-64A 'Apache'

United States, United Kingdom

Considered by many to be one of the best gunships in the world, the Apache is a powerful and deadly weapons platform.  The twin engine helo is specially built for low flying night missions, and is flexible enough to fulfill many gunship roles.  The two seat tandem cockpit is spacious when compared to other gunships, though packed heavily with electronics.  The Apache is used often in pairs with the RAH-66 Comanche Scout helo, of the AH-64D.  The Apache is an excellent tank destroyer.  The length is 17.76m.

Boeing AH-64D 'Apache Longbow'

United States, United Kingdom

An updated and more versatile version of the Apache gunship is the Longbow.  The Longbow uses the FCR RADAR mount above its rotors as a method of identifying and tracking its targets.  The Longbow is able to be both scout and gunship, as it carries the same load as the AH-64A/B.  Although expensive and extremely rare, the military uses Longbows around the clock in battle zones, as they reduce the amount of scouts in the air over the enemy.  This new Apache is said to be the best western gunship available, and with the FCR Longbow RADAR above it, it may just be.

Boeing-Sikorsky AH-66 Comanche 'Tomahawk'/'Warrior'

United States

While still capable of stealth flight (this helo does not gain double Stealth), the Tomahawk and Warrior are powerful gunships capable of an amazing array of weaponry.  The helos 'Stealth' modes are only when the internal weapons bays are closed, thus limiting their available weaponry.

Tomahawk:  Once the War began (or budget cuts) the US Army was faced with the fact that the Comanche could not be a 'supplemental' helo to the Apache.  Beefing up the weapons by adding external pylons, the Army found that the Tomahawk was a decent ground attack/support helo on its own.

Warrior:  To combat the multitude of helos in the air, the Warrior was designed to carry only anti-aircraft weapons; and a lot of them.  While maintaining its autocannon, the Warrior is a dedicated anti-aircraft helo.

  The length is 15.66m.

                                                            AH-66 Tomahawk                                                AH-66 Warrior

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