OH-58D (China)

␗OH-58D

␗OH-58D

China

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	10.3	10.3

Class:

Attack helicopter

Research:380 000

Purchase:1 000 000

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Description

The ␗OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a rank VI Chinese attack helicopter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 10.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Sons of Attila".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 1 000 m231 km/h

Max altitude4 575 m

EngineAllison 250-C30R

Power650 hp

Take-off weight2 t

Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)		Max altitude (metres)
	AB	RB
Stock	___	___	4575
Upgraded	___	___

Survivability and armour

IRCM

Protects against IR-guided missiles

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear320 km/h

Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB9 168 → 14 164

RB4 188 → 6 470

SB5 445 → 8 412

Total cost of modifications293 000

431 000

Talisman cost2 600

Crew training290 000

Experts1 000 000

Aces2 400

Research Aces950 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

100 / 250 / 350 %

220 / 220 / 220 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Compressor Research: 20 000 Cost: 29 000 410 Replacing helicopter blades Research: 13 000 Cost: 19 000 270 Engine Research: 18 000 Cost: 27 000 370	Flak jacket Research: 20 000 Cost: 29 000 410 Helicopter frame Research: 13 000 Cost: 19 000 270 Flares/Chaff Research: 13 000 Cost: 19 000 270 IRCM Research: 18 000 Cost: 27 000 370 Cover Research: 32 000 Cost: 47 000 660 NVD Research: 32 000 Cost: 47 000 660	Gun pod GP-19 Research: 20 000 Cost: 29 000 410 GAU_19_belt_pack Research: 13 000 Cost: 19 000 270 APKWS II Research: 13 000 Cost: 19 000 270 GAU_19_new_gun Research: 18 000 Cost: 27 000 370 AGM-114 Research: 18 000 Cost: 27 000 370 AIM-92 Stinger Research: 32 000 Cost: 47 000 660

Armaments

Night vision devices

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Offensive armament

The OH-58D (China) is armed with:

• A choice between three presets:
  • 36 x countermeasures
  • 36 x countermeasures + Flak jackets
  • 36 x countermeasures + Flak jackets + IRCM

Suspended armament

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Cons:

History

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Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

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• reference to the series of the helicopter;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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• other literature.

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