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OH-58B Kiowa

UAV / Droneconfirmed

OH-58B Kiowa

The OH-58B Kiowa is a light observation helicopter, an export variant of the OH-58A, primarily used for reconnaissance and utility roles. It is a single-engine, single-rotor aircraft derived from the commercial Bell 206 JetRanger.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
Introduced1976
StatusIn service
Speed222 km/h
Range481 km
Crew2
Weight1.36 t

History

Developed by Bell Helicopter in the United States, this variant entered service in 1976 and was used by the Austrian Air Force.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Israel12confirmed

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