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Description
| Notes: Light observation helicopter with 4-BLADE rotor. Used for reconnaissance, target acquisition, command/control. | ||
| Manufacturer: | McDonnell-Douglas | |
| Base model: | H-6 | |
| Designation: | OH-6 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Osage | |
| Equivalent to: | HH-55 | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Observation | |
| Crew: | Pilot, Student | |
| Serial/Bureau Number: | 68-17252 | |
| Location: | March Field Air Museum, Riverside California | |
Specifications
| Length: | 22' 4" | 6.8 m | |
| Height: | 8' 3" | 2.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 25' 3" | 7.7 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 1,008 lb | 457 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,850 lb | 839 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming HIO-360-B1A | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 180 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 204 miles | 328 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 66 mph | 106 km/h | 57 kt |
| Max Speed: | 86 mph | 138 km/h | 74 kt |
| Ceiling: | 11,500 ft | 3,505 m | |