OH-58F
The OH-58F is the next generation Kiowa Warrior designed specifically for the next generation Scout. Building on the unprecedented strengths of its predecessor while adding technologically advanced assets, the OH-58F answers the call for tenacity, stealth and lethality. The OH-58F features new sensors, better cockpit control hardware and software, three full-color MFDs, a dual-redundant digital engine controller and updated aircraft survivability equipment. Level II Manned-UnManned Operations (MUM-O) technology is also incorporated to enhance situational awareness and improve command and control on the battlefield.
Key Features and Benefits
- Nose Mounted Sensor
- New Control and Display Subsystem 5 (CDS5)
- Improved MCPU
- Integrated Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
- Dual Channel FADEC
- Integrated Level II MUM-O (Manned-UnManned Operations)
Weapons
- M3P .50 Cal. Machine Gun
- 2.75” Rocket Pods (7 Shot)
- Laser-guided Hellfire Missiles (optional)
Digital Cockpit
- Single pilot operable
- 2 5x7 Color displays
- 1 6x8 Color display
- Dual, independent map channels
- Control and Display Subsystem version 5 (CDS5)
- SWB 4 and Beyond
- Improved MCPU
- Emergency Standby Attitude Indicator (ESIS)
Performance/Reliability
- 250 C30R/3 Engine (FADEC) dual channel FADEC
- Bell 406 Transmission
- CBM – Condition Based Maintenance
Navigation Guidance
- P3I EGI (GPS/INS)
- World-Wide Navigation
Communication/Identification/Interoperability
- AN/ARC-231 UHF/VHF/SATCOM (2)
- AN/ARC-201 VHF FM (2)
- Digital Communications (IDM 304)
- Digital ICS
- Improved Frequency Modulation (IFM)
- APX-123 (mode 5)
- Blue Force Tracker (BFT)
- VMF Certified
Sensors
- Advanced FLIR, I2, Color TV
- Std & Eyesafe LRF/D
- Laser Pointer
- Laser Spot Tracker
- High Skids & Side Beam solution
- Federated Level II UAS Teaming – on any display
Sustainability
- Meet or exceed R&M requirements
- Current and Predicted readiness rate (>80%)
- Supportable in current Army system
- Integrated Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
Armament and Lethality
- M260-7 tube 2.75 FFAR Launcher (up to 2)
- 0.50 cal (M3P)
- MIL-STD-1760 Weapons Bus
- Digital HELLFIRE Launcher
- JAGM Integration
- Modernized Rocket Launcher
Aircraft Survivability Equipment
- Integrated Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
- Integrated APR-39A(v)4 Pulse/Doppler Radar Warning Receiver
- Integrated AN/AVR 2B Laser Warning Receiver
Survivability
- LW/Repairable Armored crew station (Seat back, side, bottom, combustor, fuel control)
- 30 minute run dry gearboxes
- Redundant cockpit flight controls
- Ballistically tolerant blades and fuel cell
- Hidden exhaust, small presented area, and low IR signature
Technical Specifications
| Cruise Speed with Weapons, Drag Limited | 95 kts | 176 kph |
| Range | 140 nm | 260 km |
| Hover Ceiling IGE at 15 deg C, MSL | 7,500 ft | 2,286 m |
| Maximum Endurance | 2.0 hours | |
| Seating | 2 crew seats in cockpit | |
| Weights | ||
| Combat Mission Weight | 5,200 lbs | 2,359 kg |
| Useful Load | 2,004 lbs | 909 kg |
| Maximum Gross Weight | 5,500 lbs | 2,495 kg |
| Powerplant | One Rolls-Royce 250-C30R3 turbine engine | |
| 750 shp | 559 kW | |
