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SAN JOSE — An attack helicopter used during the Gulf War is up for sale on eBay, with bids starting at $800,000. 

The Bell Cobra helicopter was used by the U.S. Army and comes equipped with a 20-mm cannon and two rocket pods, according to the seller. No munitions are included, and the armament is said to be non-functional. 

Ebay spokesman Kevin Pursglove says sale of the helicopter, once capable of delivering a deadly payload, does not violate company policy since the rocket launchers and cannons have been deacitivated. 

“These things get bought and sold quite regularly,” Pursglove said.