OH-58F and OH-58 Block II Info

[Loach Driver]

Here is a good photo of the detail on the nose of the OH-58F CASUP.

http://www.army.mil/article/90293/Improved_Kiowa_Warrior_helicopter_ready_for_test/

LD.

[Loach Driver]

Here is a link to four photos of a civilian-registered OH-58F CASUP test ship. I thought this particular version of the OH-58F was being developed solely by the Army but it looks like Bell are involved with this version too. I reckon this, or the Block II OH-58F, will be the Army's scout helicopter for the next twenty years. I can't see a new airframe being purchased given the current defence cuts.

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N158AB.html

LD.

Edited March 26, 2013 by Loach Driver

[Loach Driver]

Here is a news report on the OH-58F first flight. I don't know what version of the OH-58F has already been flying.

http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/topstories/First-OH-58F-CASUP-Flies-at-Redstone-Arsenal_79104.html#.UYGeM6Jwpcw

More photos here.

http://snafu-solomon.blogspot.ie/2013/05/oh-58f-kiowa-gets-new-look-stick-fork.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/gSklN+(SNAFU!)

LD.

Edited May 1, 2013 by Loach Driver

[K5054NZ]

I don't know what version of the OH-58F has already been flying.

LD.

This is from the second link: "The newly updated Kiowa Warrior aircraft, the OH-58F, made a ceremonial "first flight," April 30, at Redstone Arsenal, Ala." (my emphasis)