OH-58D (China)

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This page is about the attack helicopter OH-58D (China). For the other version, see OH-58D.
␗OH-58D
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␗OH-58D
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Description

The ROCA purchased 39 OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, known as the OH-58D戰搜直升機 (lit: combat reconnaissance helicopter), from the US in 1992 (26 purchased alongside a fleet of AH-1Ws) and 1999 (13 helicopters assembled by AIDC), and deployed them in the only two helicopter companies in the ROCA and Army Aviation Training Command. Although two helicopters have crashed during their service since 1992 (in 2001 and 2020), the ROCA will likely continue to operate the OH-58D for a number of years, thanks to up to 12 years worth of spare parts bought from the US.

Introduced in Update "Sons of Attila", the ROCA OH-58D performs identically with its American counterpart, only lacking the option to equip the 30 mm grenade launcher or 7.62 mm Minigun. It has small dimensions, AIM-92 Stinger missiles, and countermeasure pods, aiding its survival in combat and somewhat mitigating the lack of armour. It also has a mast-mounted camera, allowing it to make good use of terrain or treetops to conceal itself, while the four AGM-114K Hellfire II missiles will make light work of any enemy ground vehicle.

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

The OH-58D is a reasonably nimble machine, fully researched it will be able to fly at a reasonable straight-line speed of up to 220 km/h in neutral flight and climb up to 7 m/s. While this is completely sufficient for use without notable shortcomings, it pales in comparison to the opposition at its BR, both within its own tech tree and outside. Though in turn this means when freshly bought, players may find its performance lacking.

One point of note is the Kiowa Warrior's ability fly evasive or performative manoeuvres. While it can make some impressive turns and even fly upside down, its flight model fails to compare against what players might have become used to on the first Z-9 model or any of its successors. All in all the OH-58D is a very average machine in terms of flight performance, by no means bad, but also nothing outstanding.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 1,000 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
AB RB
Stock 214 203 4575
Upgraded 247 230

Survivability and armour

IRCM
Protects against IR-guided missiles
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear320 km/h

Due to its nature of being an observation helicopter, there are very little need for extra protection other than the flak jacket for the pilots; this also means flying into the main combat area equals to kamikaze and should only be considered in dire situation.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB9 168 → 14 164 Sl icon.png
RB4 188 → 6 470 Sl icon.png
SB5 445 → 8 412 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications293 000 Rp icon.png
431 000 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
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Compressor
Research:
20 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
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Replacing helicopter blades
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
27 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods heli flak jacket.png
Flak jacket
Research:
20 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
Mods heli structure.png
Helicopter frame
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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IRCM
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
27 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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Cover
Research:
32 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
47 000 Sl icon.png
660 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
32 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
47 000 Sl icon.png
660 Ge icon.png
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Gun pod GP-19
Research:
20 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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GAU_19_belt_pack
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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APKWS II
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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GAU_19_new_gun
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
27 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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AGM-114
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
27 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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AIM-92 Stinger
Research:
32 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
47 000 Sl icon.png
660 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 (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

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

Default weapon presets
  • 1 x 12.7 mm GAU-19 machine gun (550 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

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Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Small profile and agile, good for switching locations to hit enemies
  • Mast mount cameras for minimal visibility to enemies
  • Access to AIM-92 for self-defense against aircraft
  • Powerful AGM-114K with good range
  • Laser-guided rockets for precise hit on enemies

Cons:

  • No extra protection
  • Slower than PLAGF Aviation Corps counterparts
  • Relatively low payload weight

History

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Media

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Videos

See also

Related development

External links


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

China helicopters
Attack/Utility  Z-9W · Z-9WA · Z-10 · Z-11WA · Z-19 · Z-19E
  ␗OH-58D (USA)
Attack  ␗AH-1W (USA)
Utility  SA.342L Gazelle (France)