Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Primary manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Parent type: Bell OH-58
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 2
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Skids
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 3.94 m | 12.9 ft |
| Overall Length: | 12.55 m | 41.2 ft |
| Overall Width: | 10.67 m | 35.0 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | 10.24 m | 33.6 ft |
| Airframe Width: | 2.79 m | 9.2 ft |
| Airframe Height: | 2.84 m | 9.3 ft |
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | 2.48 m | 8.1 ft |
| Landing Gear Track: | 1.97 m | 6.5 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | ||
| Cabin Internal Length: | ||
| Cabin Internal Width: | ||
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics0
| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 2,495 kg | 5,500 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 2,495 kg | 5,501 lb |
| Empty Weight: | ||
| Useful Load: | ||
| Empty Weight Fraction: | ||
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | ||
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | ||
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | 232 km/h | 125 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | ||
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | ||
| Max Endurance: | ||
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 2 | |
| Designation: | RR M250-C30/R3 turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Rolls-Royce Corporation | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | 485 kW | 650 hp |
| Take-off / rated: | ||
| Intermediate: | ||
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | ||
| OEI continuous: | ||
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | ||
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 10.67 m | 35.00 ft |
| RPM: | 395.0 rpm | 395.0 rpm |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | 0.273 m | 0.90 ft |
| Blade Tip Geometry: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 89.38 m² | 962.1 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 27.91 kg/m² | 5.717 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | 0.0652 | |
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | 1.46 m² | 15.7 ft² |
| Tip Speed: | 220.64 m/s | 723.9 fps |
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 1.65 m | 5.42 ft |
| Configuration: | Unknown | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | 0.161 m | 0.53 ft |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 2.14 m² | 23.0 ft² |
| Solidity: | 0.1244 | |
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | 0.133 m² | 1.43 ft² |
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