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OH-58 Kiowa vs Westland Scout

OH-58 Kiowa vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 240 vs 211 km/h, range 260 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,404 kg, built 2,325 vs 150 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa Westland Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Westland
First flight 8 December 1962 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1969 1963
Number produced 2325 units 150 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 12.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 260 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The OH-58 Kiowa is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 6 years before the OH-58 Kiowa which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or Westland Scout?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.