The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a single-engine, four-blade, light helicopter designed by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation for the United States Army. It was developed as a replacement for the OH-6 Cayuse.
The Kiowa Warrior's primary role is to perform armed reconnaissance and security operations. It is armed with a variety of weapons, including Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets, and a 23 mm chain gun. The Kiowa Warrior can also be used to conduct search and rescue, target acquisition, and medical evacuation missions.
The OH-58D was first introduced into service in 1986. It has since been used in a variety of conflicts, including Operation Desert Storm, the Bosnian War, and the Iraq War. The Kiowa Warrior is scheduled to be replaced by the ARH-70 Arapaho in the near future.
Specifications:
* Rotor diameter: 35 ft (10.6 m)
* Length: 41 ft (12.5 m)
* Height: 11 ft (3.4 m)
* Weight: 3,500 lb (1,600 kg)
* Maximum speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
* Range: 315 miles (500 km)
* Armament:
* 2x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
* 2x Hydra 70 rockets
* 1x 23 mm chain gun
* 1x 7.62 mm machine gun
