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Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB Delaware
Bell OH-58A 'Kiowa' SN: 72-21385

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Description
Notes: Single rotor, light observation vehicle (2 CREW, 2 PASSENGERS, OR 40 LBS CARGO) .
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-58
  Designation:OH-58
  Version:A
  Nickname:Kiowa
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Observation
  Crew:Pilot Co-pilot/Observer
  Serial/Bureau Number:72-21385
  Location:Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB Delaware

Specifications
  Length: 32' 7" 9.9 m
  Wingspan: 35' 4" 10.7 m
  Wingarea: 978.8 sq ft 90.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,464 lb 663 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,313 lb 1,048 kg
  Max Weight: 3,000 lb 1,360 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Allison T63-A-700 turboshaft
  Horsepower (each): 317

Performance
  Range: 299 miles 481 km
  Cruise Speed: 117 mph 188 km/h 101 kt
  Max Speed: 138 mph 222 km/h 120 kt
  Climb: 1,780 ft/min 542 m/min
  Ceiling: 18,900 ft 5,760 m