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Bell OH-58C 'Kiowa'

Description
Notes: Upgraded OH-58A.
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-58
  Designation:OH-58
  Version:C
  Nickname:Kiowa
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Observation
  Crew:Pilot Co-pilot/Observer

Specifications
  Length: 32' 7" 9.9 m
  Height:9' 6.5" 2.9 m
  Wingspan: 35' 4" 10.7 m
  Wingarea: 980.5 sq ft 91.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,585 lb 718 kg
  Max Weight: 3,200 lb 1,451 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Allison T63-A-720 turboshaft
  Horsepower (each): 420

Performance
  Range: 299 miles 481 km
  Cruise Speed: 117 mph 188 km/h 101 kt
  Max Speed: 138 mph 222 km/h 120 kt
  Climb: 1,780 ft/min 542 m/min
  Ceiling: 18,900 ft 5,760 m


 
 

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