OH-58 Kiowa

The OH-58 Kiowa scout is a helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron. The OH-58's primary missions are reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior has the additional mission capability of target acquisition and laser designation. It can operate during the day or night and in limited adverse weather. To carry out Operation Prime Chance, the escort of oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War, OH-58Ds were retrofitted to carry air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.

Related Topics:
Helicopter - Bell Helicopter Textron - Operation Prime Chance - Iran-Iraq War

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Following the U.S. military's naming convention for helicopters, the Kiowa is named after a native American tribe.

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