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OH-58 Kiowa. In the 1970s, the U.S. Army began evaluating the need to improve the capabilities of their scout aircraft. Anticipating the AH-64A's replacement of the venerable AH-1, the Army began shopping the idea of an Aerial Scout Program to stimulate the development of advanced technological capabilities for night vision and precision navigation equipment.
9 December – An OH-58 Kiowa helicopter is hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, forcing a crash landing. Both crewmembers survive. [148] [149] 25 November – OH-58D Kiowa 96-0040 crashes after its tail rotor struck ground. [128] 21 November – OH-58D Kiowa 92-0605 from D Troop, 1–17 Cavalry Regiment written off, reason unknown. [136]
Bell OH-58 Kiowa: Observation/scout helicopter Bell Aircraft Corporation: Five versions: OH-58A, OH-58C, OH58C/S, OH-58D, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior 1966 1969 2200 Bell UH-1N Twin Huey: Utility helicopter: Bell Textron: 1969 1970 Unknown Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne: Attack helicopter Lockheed Corporation: Prototype. Program canceled 1972. 1967 Never 10 ...
English: (cropped version) - An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter from 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, returns to Forward Operating Base Mackenzie, Iraq, after completing a reconnaissance and close combat attack mission for Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division
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In January 1988, Task Force 118 arrived with OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters. Earnest Will ended about five months after the Iran-Iraq ceasefire began in July 1988. Wimbrown 7 soon returned to port, but Prime Chance patrols continued from Hercules until June 1989.
Harrowing audio from the air traffic control tower has been released from the moments just before and after American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a military helicopter above Washington, DC.
Hampton died when the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter she was flying was shot down near Fallujah, Iraq on January 2, 2004. Captain Hampton was the first female military pilot in United States history to be shot down and killed as a result of hostile fire.