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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
Bell AH-1T SeaCobra
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK HELICOPTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1966
- Service Entry Year1977
- Crew2
- Passengers0
- Primary Roleground attack
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada T400-CP-400
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)1,342 kW
- Transmission Rating1,546 kW
- Rotor Configurationsingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter14.63 m
- Main Rotor Blades2
- Anti-Torque Typetail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed277 km/h
- Cruise Speed223 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)352 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,720 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,048 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,591 m
- Range574 km
- Ferry Range1,000 km
- Rate of Climb8.2 m/s
- Endurance240
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length14.68 m
- Height4.32 m
- Rotor Disc Area168.1
- Empty Weight3,676 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,350 kg
- Useful Load2,674 kg
- Cabin Volume1.5
◆Armament & Mission8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload1,542 kg
- GunM197 20mm cannon
- Anti-Tank MissilesYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsYes
- Sling Load Capacity1,542 kg
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built57
- Variants1
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1974
- Production End1986
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
ATTACK HELICOPTERS RANKING Attack Helicopters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAttack Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
Armored protective panels installed in the cockpit area of an attack helicopter to shield the crew from small arms fire and shrapnel.
Seats designed to absorb crash forces, reducing injury to occupants.
Aerodynamic containers mounted on aircraft, typically helicopters or fighter jets, that hold and launch unguided rockets in rapid succession.
Fuel tanks equipped with a material that automatically seals punctures from small arms fire or shrapnel to prevent leakage and reduce fire risk.
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