BELL OH-58D KIOWA WARRIOR

Characteristics Características	Information Información
First Flight Primer Vuelo	-
Seating Capacity Asientos	2
Empty Weight Peso Vacío	3300 Lbs.
Maximum Weight (Int.) Peso Máximo (Int.)	5500 Lbs.
Maximum Weight (Ext.) Peso Máximo (Ext.)	5500 Lbs.
Engine Motor	1 Allison 250-C30X
Power Potencia	550 HP / Cont
Transmission Rating Límite de Transmisión	/ Cont.
V.N.E. V.N.E	130 Kts.
Vel. Cruise Vel. crucero	114 Kts.
Hover Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E	6900 Fts.
Hover Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E	10000 Fts.
Maximum Range (Std) Alcance (Std)	223 NM

Known worldwide for its combat-proven, long-range day and night target acquisition, the OH-58D offers unparalleled war-fighting capabilities. Armed with HELLFIRE anti-tank missiles, STINGER air-to-air missiles, Hydra 70 (70mm) rockets, and 12.75 mm machine guns, it is capable of destroying a wide range of targets. It has the lowest infrared signature of any U.S. Army helicopter, a low acoustic signature and a significantly reduced radar cross section. Moreover, the Kiowa Warrior accurately locates targets both day and night out to 12 kilometers, can be armed and ready to fight less than 10 minutes after being off-loaded from a C-130, and offers multi-purpose, quick-change kits for mission application flexibility. In the Persian Gulf conflict, OH-58D´s based on vessels sailing in the Arabian Gulf proved highly successful in halting attacks on oil tankers by high-speed hostile gunboats. During Operation Desert Storm, the Kiowa Warrior had the highest readiness rate of any helicopter.