OH-55 Series Kiowa Scout Helicopter

The OH-58 Kiowa, as a scout helicopter, has the primary missions of reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. The latest version is the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, which has the additional mission capability of target acquisition and/or laser designation. It can operate during the day or night and in adverse weather. Under a program designated Prime Chance, some OH-58Ds have been retrofitted to carry air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.

CHARACTERISTICS Length: 42.2 feet with rotors Width: 7.9 feet Height: 12.9 feet Weight: 2.8 tons 2.3 tons (unarmed) Speed: 149 miles per hour Range: 288 miles Crew: 2 ARMAMENT UNDER PRIME CHANCE (various combinations) Types: Stinger rmissiles HELLFIRE missiles Hydra 70 rockets .50-caliber machine gun 7.62-mm. machine gun

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