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Bell OH-58 Kiowa
The OH-58 Kiowa is a family of single-engine, single-rotor, observation and light attack helicopters manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron and originally based on the company's Bell 206A JetRanger helicopter. The OH-58 Kiowa has been in continuous use by the United States Army since its introduction in 1969. The latest model, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance role in support of ground troops.
Type: Observation & light attack helicopter
Crew: 1-2
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron
Models: see variants
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Maiden flight: Dec. 8, 1962
Service Delivery: 1967
Number built: 2,200+
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Specifications: OH-58A Kiowa
Powerplant:
Model: Allison T63-A-700
Type: Turboshaft
Number: One
Horsepower: 317 shp
Dimensions:
Length: 32 ft 2 in (9.81 m)
Rotor diameter: 35 ft 4 in (10.77 m)
Height: 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)
Disc area: N/A
Fuel capacity: 70 gal (264.9 liters)
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Weights:
Empty: 1,553 lb (704 kg)
Loaded: N/A
Max takeoff: 2,313 lb (1049 kg)
Performance:
Maximum speed: 120 knots (222.2 km/h)
Cruise speed: 102 knots (188.9 km/h)
Range: N/A
Service ceiling: N/A
Rate of climb: N/A
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Armament:
One M134 7.62 mm Minigun mounted on the M27 Armament Subsystem
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One M129 40 mm Grenade Launcher mounted on the XM8 Armament Subsystem
Sources:
Wikipedia: OH-58 Kiowa
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