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HELICOPTERS SIBAT - Israel Ministry of Defense

AH - 1 Cobra International Defense Cooperation

The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack Air Sales Division
helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. Capable of Hakirya, Tel Aviv 6473424, Israel
special day and night flight and highly effective in joint Tel: 972-3-6975754, 6977207
operations with land forces. Fax: 972-3-6976724
This helicopter was the backbone of the IAF’s combat E-mail: sibat_bic@mod.gov.il
helicopter forces. Web Site: www.sibat.mod.gov.il
For countries interested in integrating the AH-1 into their
forces, it is possible to receive technological upgrades
with a local Israeli industry as well as the purchase of
engines, spare parts and ILS.
Platforms for Sale: 8
Engine Type: T-53

MD-500 Defender

This light multi-role utility helicopter is currently operated
in several countries around the globe.
It contributed to Israel’s successes in conflicts during
the 1970s and 1980s, until its retire in the 1990s.
Today, the IAF still has a large inventory of spare parts.
This helicopter is popular among customers interested
in small, capable anti-armor helicopters and for police
and emergency response units.
Platforms for Sale: 16
Engine Type: Allison 250 C20R

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