An advanced Cobra development demonstrator built to explore improved sensors, weapons, and performance.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1971
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeRotorcraft
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 309 | Prototype | Attack | United States Army |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Bell 309
Bell 309 — C015 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T55 turboshaft
Armament: Turret gun with rockets and anti-armor missiles.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1974-75 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3