OH-58D

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Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
This page is about the US attack helicopter OH-58D. For the other version, see OH-58D (China).
OH-58D
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GarageImage OH-58D.jpg
OH-58D
AB RB SB
9.7 10.3 10.3
Research:380 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:1 000 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a rank VI American 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 1,000 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
AB RB
Stock 215 203 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
AB8 873 → 14 161 Sl icon.png
RB4 053 → 6 468 Sl icon.png
SB5 269 → 8 409 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications296 000 Rp icon.png
433 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 600 Ge icon.png
Crew training290 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 000 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces950 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 250 / 350 % Sl icon.png
220 / 220 / 220 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods cd 98 main rotor.png
Replacing helicopter blades
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods heli flak jacket.png
Flak jacket
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods heli structure.png
Helicopter frame
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods counterMeasures.png
IRCM
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
35 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
35 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
M163_Minigun_new_gun
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods cannon.png
LR30 cannon
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods gunpods.png
Gun pod GP-19
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
APKWS II
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
GAU_19_belt_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
aden_new_gun
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
AGM-114
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
GAU_19_new_gun
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
35 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-92 Stinger
Research:
24 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
35 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png

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 is armed with:

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

Suspended armament

The OH-58D can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

Default weapon presets
  • 1 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine gun (1,500 rpg)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm GAU-19 machine gun (550 rpg)
  • 1 x 30 mm LR30 cannon (250 rpg)
  • 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles
  • 2 x AGM-114K Hellfire II missiles
  • 4 x AGM-114K Hellfire II missiles
  • 14 x APKWS II (M151) missiles
  • 14 x APKWS II (M282) missiles
  • 14 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

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Media

Skins
Videos

See also

Related development

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Bell Aircraft Corporation
Aircraft 
Fighters  P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5
  P-400
  P-63A-10 · P-63A-5 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra
Jet Fighters  P-59A
Export  ▂P-39K-1 · ▂Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 · ▂P-39Q-15 · ▄P-39Q-25
  ▂P-63A-5 · ▂P-63A-10 · ▂P-63C-5 · ▄P-63C-5
Helicopters 
Attack  AH-1F · AH-1G · AH-1Z · AH-1W
  OH-58D
Utility  UH-1B · UH-1C · UH-1C XM-30
Export/Licensed  ▅UH-1B · ◄UH-1D
  Tzefa A · Tzefa B · Tzefa D/E · ▅AH-1S early · ▅AH-1S · ▅AH-1S Kisarazu · ␗AH-1W
  ␗OH-58D
See Also  Fuji Heavy Industries · Agusta

USA helicopters
Attack 
Black Hawk  MH-60L DAP
Choctaw  H-34
Cobra  AH-1F · AH-1G · AH-1Z
SuperCobra  AH-1W
Kiowa  OH-58D
Little Bird  AH-6M
Apache  YAH-64 · AH-64A · ▃AH-64A Peten · AH-64A (GR) · AH-64D
Utility 
Huey  UH-1B · UH-1C · UH-1C XM-30