The plastic model kit AH-1Q/S Cobra "US & Turkish Army Service" in 1/48 scale is an offering from the renowned Special Hobby company for all military aviation enthusiasts and history fans. The set enables you to build a faithfully reproduced attack helicopter used by the United States Army and widely operated by the Turkish Armed Forces.

AH-1Q and AH-1S Cobra are attack helicopters developed by Bell Helicopter (USA), which served in the USA and Turkey. The highest precision and attention to original details make the finished model a perfect representation of this classic combat machine. The kit is based on versions used from the Vietnam War era through to the Cold War period.

• Scale: 1/48 – an excellent compromise between level of detail and model size
• Operators: United States (US Army), Turkey (Turkish Army)
• Service period: from the Vietnam conflict (1970s) through the Cold War to the present day
• Variants: Q version – equipped with TOW anti-tank missiles; S version – with avionics and engine modifications
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Details: detailed fuselage, engine, rotor system and armament parts; clear color instructions included
• Painted according to US Army and Turkish Army schemes – decals for both versions are included in the set

Brief historical background: The AH-1 Cobra debuted during the Vietnam War, revolutionizing the concept of airborne infantry support and combating armored targets. AH-1Q and S variants were intensively operated in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including during numerous exercises and armed conflicts. With the introduction of the TOW anti-tank missile system, the AH-1Q/S helicopters significantly increased the effectiveness of ground armies.

Product category: 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit of an attack helicopter.

We recommend this model to both intermediate and advanced modellers – the rich detailing and abundance of features make the set very satisfying and allow you to hone your modelling skills. Skills required to build the model: 3/5 – intermediate level.

If you dream of a collection of attack helicopters with real history, Special Hobby 48232 AH-1Q/S Cobra 1/48 is a must-have – ideal both for display and for model competitions.