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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Reconnaissance helicopterFielded 1985Pending verification
Air ForcesUSA
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
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System
TypeReconnaissance helicopter
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationAt least 10 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.85 m42 ftMed[1]
Height3.93 m13 ftMed[1]
Empty weight1,737 kg3,829 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 × Rolls-Royce T703-AD-700AMed[1]
Thrust / power650 hpMed[1]
Speed240 km/h149 mph · 130 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed204 km/hMed[1]
Range556 km345 mi · 300 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling4,575 m15,010 ftMed[1]
Endurance2 hoursMed[1]
Protection
EW Counter Measures/CCMThis helicopter is highly survivable due to various countermeasure kits, such as jammer for infrared seekers, radar warning receivers, laser warning receiver, and inherent infrared suppression.Med[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints2 eaMed[1]
Main Gun System1 x pod with 12.7 mm machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.Med[1]
Missile Weapon SystemsUp to 4 x AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles or up to 4 x FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.Med[1]
Rocket Weapon Systems2 x Hydra 70 rocket pods with unguided rockets in place of the missiles.Med[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteThe mast mounted sight system allows Kiowa Warrior to operate in day/night and adverse weather conditions with limited vision. The MMS has a long-range target acquisition at a range of about 10 km.Med[1]
Variants
OH-58AThe OH-58A Kiowa is a four-place observation helicopter. It has two-place pilot seating, although the controls in the left seat are designed to be removed to carry a passenger up front.[1]
OH-58BThe OH-58B was an export version for the Austrian Air Force.[1]
OH-58CEquipped with a more robust engine, the OH-58C was supposed to solve issues regarding the Kiowa's power. In addition to the improved engine, it had unique IR suppression systems mounted on its exhaust.[1]
OH-58FThe OH-58F is an OH-58D upgrade.[1]
OH-58F Block IIOn 14 April 2011, Bell performed the successful first flight of the OH-58F Block II variant. It was Bell's entry in the Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) program.[1]
Summary

The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior American Reconnaissance Helicopter is a single engine reconnaissance helicopter, developed by Bell. It represents a further development of its predecessor, the OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopter.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesAustriaDominican RepublicGreeceCroatiaIraqSaudi ArabiaTunisiaTürkiyeTaiwan
Sources
  1. OH-58D Kiowa Warrior American Reconnaissance Helicopter , U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)