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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: 2 pilots

Length: 42 ft 2 in (12.85 m)

Main rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)

Height: 12 ft 105⁄8 in (3.93 m)

Main rotor area: 14.83 ft² (1.38 m²)

Empty weight: 3,829 lb (1,737 kg)

Gross weight: 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)

Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce T703-AD-700A or 250-C30R/3 turboshaft, 650 hp (485 kW) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 149 mph (241 km/h)

Cruise speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)

Range: 345 miles (555 km)

Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,575 m)

Armament

AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles

Hydra 70 rockets

M296 .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine gun (a modified M2 Browning machine gun)

AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles

Data from Jane's, U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947