160 Squadron (Israel)

The 160 Squadron Israeli Air Force (also known as The First Cobra) was formed as a helicopter squadron in April 1980.

The squadron initially operated fifteen fifteen 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.

The squadron is located at Palmachim Air Force Base.

ee also

*List of Israeli Air Force aircraft squadrons

References

* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/160squadron.htm 160 Squadron - The First Cobra] "globalsecurity.org"
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/palmachim.htm Palmachim Air Base] "globalsecurity.org"