For educational purposesbr br The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a singletwin-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. br br A member of the prolific Huey family, the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.br br It had been developed during the mid-1960s as an interim gunship for the U.S. Army. br br The USMC had quickly taken an interest in the type, but sought a twin-engined arrangement for greater operational safety at sea, along with more capable armaments.