OH-58 Kiowa vs OH-6 Cayuse
Overview
The OH-58 Kiowa and the OH-6 Cayuse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa vs 240 km/h for the OH-6 Cayuse. The OH-58 Kiowa has an operational range of 260 km vs 610 km for the OH-6 Cayuse. The OH-6 Cayuse operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa. At 2,495 kg MTOW, the OH-58 Kiowa is 2.0x the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in 2,325 units vs 1,422 for the OH-6 Cayuse. The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 1 years before the OH-6 Cayuse (1962 vs 1963).
| American single-engine single-rotor military helicopter, introduced in the late 1960s, used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 2325 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light observation helicopter, introduced in the mid-1960s, designed for personnel transport, escort, and observation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 89.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 260 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,575 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 50.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 610 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,225 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 557 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 236 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse entered service first in 1966, 3 years before the OH-58 Kiowa which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.