Comparison of Bell AH-1 Cobra and Eurocopter AS355

Attribute	Eurocopter AS355 ×	Bell AH-1 Cobra ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	Bell Helicopter
Model	Eurocopter AS355	Bell AH-1 Cobra
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1975	1967
Manufactured to (year)	2016	2019
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	AS55	HUCO
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Allison 250-C20F turboshaft engine	1x Lycoming T53-L-13
Power, hp (hp)	420	1,100
Max cruise speed (km/h)	239	276
Travel range (km)	704	574
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.13	-
Service ceiling (m)	3,414	3,475
Rate of climb (m/sec)	6.5	6.25
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	2,600	4,309
Max payload (kg)	887	-
Fuel tank capacity (l)	719	-
Baggage volume (m³)	1	-
Dimensions
Seats	6	2
Cabin height (m)	1.3	-
Cabin width (m)	1.65	-
Cabin length (m)	2.42	-
Exterior length (m)	12.94	16
Tail height (m)	3.22	4.08
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.87	1.06
Wing span (m)	10.69	13.4
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets