407 vs OH-58 Kiowa
407 vs OH-58 Kiowa at a glance — top speed 260 vs 240 km/h, range 600 vs 260 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 2,495 kg, built 1,600 vs 2,325 units.
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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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.
