Snow, I have actually been able to play a bit with the .30 off the Apache which were just coming in service to "replace" those Cobra's when I left the military. The Cobra has a special place in my heart because I used to get a chance to ride in them when the pilots needed air-time to qualify for flight pay (Both those and Warthogs out of Army Air corp, Edwards Air Base CA). I understand the Cobra frame is being brought back as a "Viper" because the Apache doesn't have some of the same capabilities. However I stand by the comment I prefer the old Huey not because it outguns the attack choppers. But because it is much more of a blank slate that could be turned into anything. Gunship, Medevac, Troop transport, Ect. These are 2 distinct styles and the attack helicopters are very very good at what they do, but also very limited.