The U.S. Army small, versatile helicopters are integral to its cavalry. They're used for reconnaissance, security, command and control, target acquisition and defensive air combat missions. The OH-58A and OH-58D provide many of these functions.
The OH-58A Kiowa is a one-pilot aircraft used for visual observation, scount and command and control. It can transport 3 passengers or cargo and travel at a modest 115 knots. A proven performer, it has faithfully served since the Vietnam War in 1969.
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a two-pilot aircraft use for armed reconnaissance, command and control, and target acquisition and designation. Above the main roter is a globe-like Mast Mounted Site (MMS) containing a low light television, thermal imagaing system and laser range finder.
OH-58A Kiowa
The Warrior can be equipped with Helfire air-to-ground missle, Stinger air-to-air missles and .50 caliber machine guns.
Its highly accurate navigation system can precisely locate targets for hand-off to other engagement parties - quite often the Apache attack helicopters.
The infrared thermal imaging capability can display night vision goggle flight reference symbology. And its laser rangefinder capabilities can operate laser-guided precision weapons.
This set of two helipcopters: OH-58A Kiowa and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior were made using FS Design Studio V2 by Rey Lopez.
| A view into the
cockpit with up close detail |
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.50 caliber machine gun
2D cockpit view
Click to enlarge 3D virtual cockpit view
Take it for a FREE test flight
Like all of the other planes in our Premier Collection you can take the Spirit out for a test spin. Download and install it and you'll have 7 Days to "fly before you buy".
We're confident that after you fly it, you'll be soon rerturn here to order a Registration Key to unlock the trial expiration.
NOTE: During installation of any of our "Try Before You Buy" aircraft, we add a small program to your \modules folder to enable you to use these and future Premier Collection aircraft. If you do not want to add this program to your system, please do not install any of these aircraft.
Specifications
Length: 42 feet
Width: 51 feet (15.54 meters) with rotors spread
Height: 16 feet 8 inches (5.08 meters)
Rotor Diameter: 35 feet
Maximum Payload Weight: 600 lbs
Maximum Cockpit Weight: 440 lbs
Range: 250 nm
Endurance: 3 hours
Speed: 125 knots
Ceiling: 10,000 feet
