A little later, the AH-1G was replaced by the AH-1S equipped with anti-tank missiles, and the Hughes MD500 TOW light helicopters, also equipped with ATGMs to destroy armored vehicles. Israeli pilots enthusiastically began to master a new type of military aircraft and nicknamed the American helicopters Tzefa - 'Palestine viper' - after the largest poisonous snake in the region. In 1975 the Israeli Air Force received its first batch of 6 American Bell AH-1G Cobra strike helicopters, previously used in Vietnam. No machine guns or cannons, useless against enemy aircraft or other helicopters.

Has two types of ATGMs that are effective against armoured targets.Avoid using categorical definitions such as 'bad', 'good' and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as 'inadequate' and 'effective'. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB). Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. Refrain from creating a 'guide' - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics.

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