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Sand Shark AH-1F Cobra V2
Chapter 14 of 15
Riding the Sand Shark
Feb 13, 2025
Some people don't believe the Cobra can carry external passengers. Well, here it is. In emergency exfil situations or if downed pilots needed a lift out of a hot zone, the cobra offers a decent external seats on both sides of the ammo bay. The Israeli Tzefa Cobra has a seat belt attached to the ammo drum as standard amenity. A US Army pilot sent me the B&W picture of a rope tied around the rocket pylon on the wing. The passenger rides it facing backward while holding on the the rope!
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Hi Patrick, we will up the size limit on videos. As for posting, we have an “Other Scale” category under which you can choose Len Mount (but not the specific model).
Hey Patrick, we bumped the upload limit and it appears that you've taken full advantage! This video looks great! Of course, the subject matter helps. ; )
I understand native video streaming adds to the server expense. But I think it's a crucial feature to reduce usability friction. Hope you negotiated a good deal with a CDN such as Akamai:) Alternatively, you could allow embedding FB video, where most scale videos are already hosted.
Often overlooked but always appreciated!!
That looks excellent Patrick
You do great work Patrick !!
very Realistic wow
Very nice machine !
Motion including arms is awesome, I find it realistic. Must be very visible in flight. Well done!
It was a static display project, I've never flown it with the outboard passenger. His seat- the ammo bay door is supported by 2 tension cables, therefore not a rigid platform. I'm afraid he'll be bouncing up and down during flight, too risky.
How heavy is this bird now?
29.5 lb flight weight.
Nice build, specially the CG optimized Lipo position. Impressive features at the front gun.