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OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1N Twin Huey

OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 240 vs 240 km/h, range 260 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 4,763 kg.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 8 December 1962 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1969 1970
Number produced 2325 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.6 m
Height 3.9 m 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 260 km 459 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey 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 UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a longer range at 459 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a higher service ceiling at 5,300 meters (17,388 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,763 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 1 years before the UH-1N Twin Huey which entered service in 1970.