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dsawan

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Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« on: September 05, 2021, 03:30:47 PM »

I know we have Edlors kiowa but hoping to get this variant in our sim someday.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_OH-58_Kiowa









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General characteristics

    Crew: 2 pilots
    Length: 42 ft 2 in (12.85 m)
    Height: 12 ft 10 in (3.93 m)
    Empty weight: 3,829 lb (1,737 kg)
    Gross weight: 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
    Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce T703-AD-700A turboshaft, 650 hp (485 kW)
    Main rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
    Main rotor area: 962.11 sq ft (89.42 m2)

Performance

    Maximum speed: 149 mph (240 km/h, 129 kn)
    Cruise speed: 127 mph (204 km/h, 110 kn)
    Range: 161 mi (556 km, 140 nmi)
    Endurance: 2 hours
    Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,575 m)

Armament

    Hardpoints: 2 pylons with provisions to carry combinations of:
        Rockets: 1x LAU-68 rocket launcher with seven 70 mm (2.75") Hydra 70 rockets
        Missiles: 2x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
        Other: 1x .50 cal (12.7 mm) M3P (or M296) heavy machine gun[120]
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dsawan

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Re: Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2021, 03:32:38 PM »

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dsawan

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Re: Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2021, 03:34:49 PM »

Noticed this one for fs2004 got a release. Not sure if this could be converted to our sim though if a modder wants to tinker with
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=203&linkid=28416

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Yaro59

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Re: Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2021, 11:19:31 PM »

                       It would be beautiful
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dsawan

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Re: Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2021, 05:22:24 PM »

Hot and sexy! yeah agree with ya
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FlyingSaucer99

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Re: Kiowa Scout Helicopter
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2021, 09:09:14 AM »

Vietnam War, Gulf War, Afghanistan War - thats a nice curriculum for a helicopter.

I believe the Bell OH-58 Kiowa its a must in a near future for the il2!
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