160th (The First Cobra) Squadron

Israel / Hamerkaz / Yavne /
 military, helicopter, squadron (military)
operating AH-1
The 160 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force (also known as The First Cobra) was formed as a helicopter squadron in April 1980. The squadron initially operated 15 MD500s and three AH-1S Cobras. In the following year, nine AH-1F Cobras were delivered, followed by eight more in 1985, and four more in 1987.

The squadron conducted operations in Lebanon in 1982, but did not initially engage in anti-tank combat and instead served as closer air support. In 2001, Israel acquired 15 AH-1E helicopters from the US Army. As of 2005, the squadron uses exclusively AH-1E/F helicopters.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160_Squadron_(Israel)
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Coordinates:   31°54'44"N   34°42'8"E
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