160 Squadron IAF

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AH-1 Cobras of 160 Squadron

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.