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Bell OH-58 Kiowa

Armed scoutUnited StatesFirst flight 1966In service since 1969
Bell OH-58 Kiowa
Photo: U.S. Army · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Role
Armed scout
Manufacturer
Bell Textron
First flight
January 10, 1966
Entered service
1969
Retired
2020
Status
In service
Units built
2,325
Crew
2

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Performance

Performance
Maximum speed
240 km/h
Range
260 km
Service ceiling
4,580 m
Dimensions and weights
Length
12.85 m
Rotor diameter
10.67 m
Height
3.93 m
Empty weight
1,737 kg
Maximum takeoff weight
2,495 kg
Powerplant
Engines
Rolls-Royce T703-AD-700A (turboshaft)
Power
485 kW
Armament
Hardpoints
2
Missiles, rockets and bombs
Hydra 70APKWSAGM-114 HellfireM3P

Operators

United StatesTaiwan

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Bell OH-58 Kiowa, Wikipedia

Figures from the specifications in the English Wikipedia article. Armament lists what the type can carry, not a standard load.