AH-1W Super CobraBell AH 1W Super Cobra helicopter model. The AH 1W Super Cobra is a day night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter that provides enroute escort for assault helicopters and their embarked forces. It is the only western attack helicopter with a proven air to air and anti radar missile capability. The primary mission of the AH 1W aircraft is as an armed tactical helicopter capable of close air support, low altitude and high speed flight,