Lockheed's attack helicopter that almost changed Vietnam - AH-56 Cheyenne
- Episode aired Apr 28, 2024
- 23m
The AH-61 was Lockheed's first an only helicopter offering built to satisfy the need for an attack helicopter in Vietnam. But Bell, who originated the attack helicopter concept, having lost ... Read allThe AH-61 was Lockheed's first an only helicopter offering built to satisfy the need for an attack helicopter in Vietnam. But Bell, who originated the attack helicopter concept, having lost the attack helicopter contract, secretly developed the AH-1 Cobra based on the UH-1 Iriquo... Read allThe AH-61 was Lockheed's first an only helicopter offering built to satisfy the need for an attack helicopter in Vietnam. But Bell, who originated the attack helicopter concept, having lost the attack helicopter contract, secretly developed the AH-1 Cobra based on the UH-1 Iriquois enabling Bell to deliver the Cobra years before the Cheyenne would be available.