OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Reconnaissance / Attack Helicopter, USA
Key Data:
Crew
2 - pilot and co-pilot / observe
Maiden Flight
6 October 1983
Dimensions:
Length With Rotors Turning
42ft 2in
Width With Rotors Turning
35ft
Overall Height
7ft 10in
Empty Weight
3,829lb
Combat Mission Weight
5,189lb
Gross Weight
5,500lb
Performance:
Flight Capability
4,000ft at 95°F
Dash Speed
111kt
Vertical Rate of Climb
100ft/min
Maximum Range, Internal Fuel, 4,000ft at 95°F
145nm
Propulsion
1 x T703-AD-700 gas turbine engine, 650hsp
Rotor
4-blade main rotor
2-blade anti-torque rotor
2-blade anti-torque rotor
Service Ceiling
15,000ft
Range
345 miles
Maximum Speed
149mph
Armament:
Missiles
AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles and AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles
Rockets
Hydra 70 rockets
Gun
M296 .50-calibre (12.7mm) machine gun (a modified M2 Browning machine gun)
