Wartime Replacement Aircraft

Cabin Conversions

Low-cost, low-risk Kiowa Warrior wartime replacement

• Converts existing OH-58A Cabins to OH-58D Kiowa Warriors
• Brings the Kiowa Warrior fleet back to full strength

New-build Cabin Option

Low-cost, low-risk Kiowa Warrior fleet life solution

• All-new production at or below the cost of a conversion
• Extends the life of the entire fleet

(Decreases age of fleet from 40 years to new)

OH-58 New Cabin Option    

• Bell’s recent production experience: 39 “New Metal” aircraft for Taiwan, 1996-2001
• Bell is funding the conversion of 2D drawings to 3D data
  • Improves production efficiencies and engineering support
  • Provides Army with model for Mission Equipment integration
  • Reduces manufacturing time and supplier cost

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