Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Scout and Reconnaissance / Light Attack Helicopter.
1 x Allison T703-AD-700 (Allison 250-C30R) turboshaft engine generating 650shp and driving a four-blade main rotor and two-blade tail rotor.
Propulsion
131 mph
211 kph | 114 kts
Max Speed
15,000 ft
4,572 m | 3 miles
Service Ceiling
257 miles
413 km | 223 nm
Operational Range
1,540 ft/min
469 m/min
Rate-of-Climb
City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).