In october 2019, a day before the cosford flight sim show, we got the green light from eagle dynamics to announce the oh58d kiowa warrior as a possible dcs world module. Oh58f kiowa warrior reconnaissance helicopter military. Oh58d cockpit the kiowa was the first us army helicopter to have an allglass cockpit. Implementation of this manual conforms to ar 951 and tc 304.
The oh58d kiowa warrior is a twoplace single engine armed reconnaissance helicopter. Tm 11520248cl technical manual, operators and crewmembers checklist, army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter. Carlile handed the newly repaired kws log books to 1st. The company is organized formally into two attack platoon to facilitate training and maintenance. The us army oh58d kiowa warrior is fitted with two universal quickchange weapons pylons. This manual in conjunction with the ar 600105, ar 600106, ngr 95210, and tc 1210 will. A more powerful 650shp allison 250c30r turboshaft engine was fitted and also cockpit.
This manual provides specific guidelines for executing oh58d aircrew training. This manual applies to all oh58d crewmembers and their commanders. Helicopters flight manuals on cd huey, sea ranger, kiowa. Bell oh58 a c d kiowa helicopter maintenance, repair and parts. The operators manual is the governing authority for operations of the aircraft. The oh58d has an infrared thermal imaging capability and can display night vision goggle flight reference symbology. The kiowa warrior oh58d collection includes all of the following volumes tm1152024810 operators manual for army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter tm 11520248cl technical manual, operators and crewmembers checklist, army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter tm11520248mtf maintenance test flight, army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter. Army bell 206a jetranger oh58d kiowa helicopter technical manual maintenance test flight kindle edition by army, u. Oh 58d i kiowa warrior helicopters tm11520248mtf maintenance test flight, army oh 58d kiowa warrior helicopter tm1152024810. All of the requirements of the ar 600105, ar 600106, ngr 95210, and tc 1210, must be met. However, the commander uses the assets of both platoons. Oh58d kiowa warrior bottle opener above the best apparel. Before using this unit, we are encourages you to read this user guide in order for this unit to function properly.
The new oh58 was fitted with the new fourblade composite rotors developed by bell and a mastmounted sight. Within this technical manual, the word shall is used to indicate a mandatory requirement. The complete oh58doh58dr kiowa warrior helicopter avumavim maintenance manual consists of a. A copy of the armys bell oh58d operators manual, tm 1152024810. Army wants a new highspeed, longrange, stealthy attack reconnaissance helicopter to finally succeed the oh 58d kiowa warrior scout helicopter, which the service decided to retire. Upgraded helicopter features cockpit and sensor upgrades. This download has 20 military manuals on the bell oh58 kiowa helicopter which is a single engine, single rotor military helicopterthat is used primarily for observatio, utility, and constant direct fire support for the united states army and has been in use since 1969. Tm551520228mtf maintenance test flight manual for army model oh58ac kiowa helicopter. This appendix contains equipment peculiar to oh 58d.
Implementation of this manual conforms to ar 951 and tc 1210. While the oh58 is designed to fly about 14 flight hours per month, it has been flying an average of 8590 hours per month. These openers are cut from exact drawings from navyairforcemfg flight manuals and are true to the proportions of the actual aircraft making them a oneofakind item and awesome gift for yourself, the guygal you know leavin. Tm 55284023123 aviation unit and aviation intermediate maintenance manual for assembly, models t63a700 nsn 2840001795536 mwo 5515202283032 installation of improved fuel supply, oh58ac kiowa helicopters. Jan, 2012 in january 2010, area 51 announced an additional helicopter release for fs2004 and fsx, the armed oh 58d kiowa warrior. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This manual applies to all oh58 crewmembers and their commanders. The army nearly adopted this stealthy oh58x kiowa warrior. Currently the oh 58d training unit has implemented the simulator into the manual throttle stage of training. The oh 58d bell model 406 was the result of the army helicopter improvement program ahip. The result for bell was the first flight in october 1983 of their oh58d.
Kiowa helicopter manuals oh58ac manuals military manuals. It has got digital flight controls and cockpit displays. This manual in conjunction with the ar 600105, ar 600106, ngr 95210, and tc 1210 will help aviation commanders, at all levels. Tm 55284023123 aviation unit and aviation intermediate maintenance manual for assembly, models t63a700 nsn 2840001795536 mwo 5515202283032 installation of. An upgraded transmission and engine gave the aircraft the power it needed for napoftheearth flight profiles, and a fourbladed main rotor made it much quieter than the twobladed oh58c. When two oh58di aircraft are being moved from the hangar to the flight deck, the lead aircraft will be spotted and chained on the aft spot and the trail aircraft on the. Efm, llc is not liable for the accuracy, effectiveness or safe use of any aircraft manual or publication and does not warrant that. Optimizing the use of the united states army oh58d. Offered is a flight manual for the bell oh 58d kiowa warrior helicopter. Oh58di kiowa warrior helicopters tm11520248mtf maintenance test flight, army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter tm1152024810. Oh58d kiowa advanced helicopter improvement program ahip the oh58d kiowa advanced helicopter improvement program ahip aircraft is a highly modified version of the oh58ac kiowa. Kiowa warrior, a single engine, doublebladed armed reconnaissance helicopter has been deployed in support of armed forces of the united states around the world including somalia, haiti and the. Oct 31, 2011 corpus christi, tx a needed oh 58d kiowa warrior was returned to the fight when corpus christi army depot commander, col.
The oh 58d kiowa warrior is a twoseat, singleengine, fourbladed single main rotor light helicopter with a low light television, thermal imaging system, and laser range. Tm11520248mtf maintenance test flight, army oh 58d kiowa warrior helicopter. From 2001 to 2010, the oh58d accounted for nearly 50% of all army reconnaissance and attack missions flown in iraq and afghanistan, the highest usage rate of army aircraft. The complete oh 58d oh 58d r kiowa warrior helicopter avumavim maintenance manual consists of a. Bell oh58a technical manual pdf download manualslib. Bell oh58 a c d kiowa helicopter maintenance, repair and. Offered is a flight manual for the bell oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter. The aircrew training manual atm standardizes aircrew training programs and flight evaluation procedures. Bell oh58 a c d kiowa helicopter maintenance, repair and parts manuals a sample of the manuals contained. Oh58d kiowa warrior 1992 helicopter operators manual flight.
This download has 20 military manuals on the bell oh58 kiowa helicopter which. Dec 12, 2017 a copy of the armys bell oh58d operators manual, tm 1152024810. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading u. Kiowa warrior helicopter manuals oh58d military manuals. The oh 58d is designed primarily for the armed reconnaissance role. Army aviation development directorate flew the armys final oh58d kiowa warrior flight from felker army airfield at joint base langleyeustis, sept.
It is anticipated that the simulators will provide a safer environment and an effected transfer of training to the aircraft. Oh58d flight plans and test states flight plan test states test condition flisg 65% nr 65% nr, flat pitch use mpd 35% tq 35% tq, 100% nr use mpd hover hover stabilized hover into the wind 60k 60 kts, level flight 100k 100 kts, level flight 110k 110 kts, level flight ldown 60 kts at ftmin descent gndtrk 65%nr 65% nr, flat pitch use. Ccad returns third oh58d armed scout helicopter to the. The oh58 production model was planned as early as 1960, the oh58a which was a dedicated light observation platform was meant to solve the problems with early oh6 models, with seating for four, and more armor it was seen as more survivable, but was. Oh58d kiowa warrior armed reconnaissance helicopter. Approximately 375 kiowas are in service all over the world as armed recon copters. The cockpit is supplied by sperry flight systems and is equipped with a multiple target tracking moving target indicator, an anvis aviation nightvision system display symbology system and helmetmounted display. Mar 12, 2021 this aircrew training manual atm tc 304. Even though the contract had not been finalized, at that point we were at a stage in negotiations where it was very plausible all parties involved would come to an agreement. Oh58d kiowa warrior cnccut bottle opener made from 304 stainless steel. Jul 01, 2008 the oh 58d kiowa warrior is an armed version of the earlier oh 58d kiowa advanced helicopter improvement program ahip aircraft, which was modified from the oh 58ac kiowa. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve these procedures, please let us.
The latest model, the oh58d kiowa warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance role in support of ground troops. Us army bell 206a jetranger oh 58d kiowa helicopter. An ipsp flying the oh 58d r is required to perform one iteration of task 1102, perform manual throttle. Pdf us army bell 206a jetranger oh 58d kiowa helicopter technical manual maintenance test flight, its contents of the package, names of things and what they do, setup, and operation. The cockpit is supplied by sperry flight systems and is equipped with a multiple target tracking moving target indicator, an anvis aviation nightvision system display.
If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve these procedures, please let us know. Ccad returns third oh58d armed scout helicopter to the fight. Tm5515202482381 aviation unit and intermediate maintenance manual army model oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter. It establishes crewmember qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training and evaluation requirements. Page 18 tm 551520228bd how to use this manual this manual is developed to assist the soldier in a battlefield environment to make assessment and repair of damage to the oh58 helicopter which cannot, due to asset availability or environmental factors, be repaired in the normal prescribed manner. This appendix contains equipment peculiar to oh58d. The oh58f is an upgrade program of the oh58d kiowa warrior armed reconnaissance helicopter. A vietnam warera helicopter, the kiowa spent 48 years in service as a reconnaissance helicopter during operations including just cause, desert shield, desert storm.
The oh58ds highly accurate navigation system permits precise target location that can be handedoff to other engagement systems. T63a700720 engine manuals for the kiowa are available. The oh58d bell model 406 was the result of the army helicopter improvement program ahip. The oh58f represents the first major upgrade of the oh58d in 20 years. Tm5515202482381 aviation unit and intermediate maintenance manual army. During the last decade or so the us army was looking for a replacement for the oh58d. Us army bell 206a jetranger oh 58d kiowa helicopter technical. Tm11520248mtf maintenance test flight, army oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter. Tm5515202482381 aviation unit and intermediate maintenance manual. The oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter of the us army firing a hydra 70 rocket.
At some point it became increasingly harder to upgrade wornout airframes of this helicopter due to their age. An ipsp flying the oh58dr is required to perform one iteration of task 1102, perform manual throttle. The oh58d resulted from the army helicopter improvement program ahip. Oh58d kiowa warrior armed reconnaissance helicopter army. The mastmounted sight from boeing situated above the rotor blades enables the kiowa warrior to operate by day and night. Tm55284025623 aviation unit and aviation intermediate maintenance for engine, aircraft. The oh 58d helicopter figure 1 is designed for use in close combat aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Jul 29, 2020 september 2017 the united states army has made its last flight september 19th with a bell oh58d kiowa warrior helicopter, bringing an end to a storied career that has spanned over three decades some 32 years total. An upgraded transmission and engine gave the aircraft the power it needed for napoftheearth flight profiles, and a fourbladed main rotor made it much quieter than the twobladed oh 58c. It is based on the battlefocused training principles outlined in fm 71.
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