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Bell OH-58 Kiowa
Specifications

Type: Observation & light attack helicopter
Crew: 1-2
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron
Models: see variants
   Maiden flight: Dec. 8, 1962
Service Delivery: 1967
Number built: 2,200+
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)
   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

Armament:
One M134 7.62 mm Minigun mounted on the M27 Armament Subsystem
or
One M129 40 mm Grenade Launcher mounted on the XM8 Armament Subsystem

Sources:
Wikipedia: OH-58 Kiowa
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