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407 vs OH-58 Kiowa

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
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Specifications
407 OH-58 Kiowa
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 29 June 1995 8 December 1962
Year introduced 1996 1969
Number produced 1600 units 2325 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 600 km 260 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,575 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the OH-58 Kiowa are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 260 km for the OH-58 Kiowa. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 2,325 for the OH-58 Kiowa. The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 33 years before the 407 (1962 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 27 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 1,600 units of the 407.