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OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-72 Lakota

OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 240 vs 268 km/h, range 260 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 3,585 kg, built 2,325 vs 463 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 8 December 1962 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1969 2007
Number produced 2325 units 463 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.0 m
Height 3.9 m 3.5 m
Length 12.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 260 km 685 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is faster with a maximum speed of 268 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher service ceiling at 4,575 meters (15,009 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 38 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-72 Lakota?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.