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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack helicopters category.
01 / Overview
AH-1J International
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the attack helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1966
- Service Entry Year1969
- Crew2
- Primary RoleGround-attack military helicopter
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeTurboshaft
- Number of Engines2
- Rotor ConfigurationTwo-blade
- Main Rotor Diameter13.41 m
- Main Rotor Blades2
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Top Speed260 km/h
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Fuselage Length13.4 m
- Height3.7 m
◆Armament & Mission3MOD.3
- Gun20mm M197 three-barrel Gatling gun
- Anti-Tank MissilesYes
- Rocket PodsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
54
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK HELICOPTERS RANKING Attack Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
39ATTACK HELICOPTERS19COLD WAR · ATTACK HELICOPTERS1073UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ATTACK HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
Aerodynamic containers mounted on aircraft, typically helicopters or fighter jets, that hold and launch unguided rockets in rapid succession.
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