2704 Bell OH-58D Kiowa - Italeri 1/48  [IT-2704S]

The Bell OH-58 Kiowa, is not only probably the most famous helicopter ever offered it is also characterized by a great durability and flexibility. The OH-58 is doing constant usage by the U.S. Army, with variants, since 1969. Derived from 206 Jet Ranger model, OH-58 Kiowa wound up accustomed execute reconnaissance, observation and high level tactical help duties. OH-58D show was at reality brought on by a few developments like utilization of a far more effective engine, the growth towards 4-blade rotor, although the using MMS above it. The newest variation, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is mainly operated in an armed reconnaissance component for ground troops due to the usage of two component pylons capable of holding different combinations of tools particularly AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets or air-to-air Stinger missiles. The Kiowa Warrior was indeed used, by U.S. Army, during procedure Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and procedure suffering Freedom in Afghanistan.