Shindand SuperCobra incident
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The Shindand SuperCobra incident refers to the shootdown of two Iranian Bell AH-1 SuperCobras by Soviet forces near Shindand, Herat Province. It was the only air to air engagement between Soviet and Iranian forces in the Soviet-Afghan War that took place inside Afghanistan.
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Shindand SuperCobra incident | |||||||
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Part of Soviet Afghan war | |||||||
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Iran | Soviet Union | ||||||
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V.Astakhov B.Gavrilov | ||||||
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2 Super cobras shot down | None |
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