GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

OH-58 Kiowa vs OH-6 Cayuse

OH-58 Kiowa vs OH-6 Cayuse at a glance — top speed 240 vs 240 km/h, range 260 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 1,225 kg, built 2,325 vs 1,422 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-6 Cayuse
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa OH-6 Cayuse
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Hughes
First flight 8 December 1962 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1969 1966
Number produced 2325 units 1422 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 50.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.0 m
Height 3.9 m 2.5 m
Length 12.9 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 260 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,225 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 557 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 236 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
OH-58 Kiowa vs Mi-8 Hip OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" OH-58 Kiowa vs Mi-17 Hip-H OH-58 Kiowa vs 206 JetRanger OH-58 Kiowa vs Mi-2 Hoplite OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-60 Black Hawk

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.