Functional and Physical Configuration Audits of the Army Kiowa Warrior Program.

Abstract

The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior (Kiowa Warrior) helicopter is designed to perform armed reconnaissance, command and control, and target acquisition/designation in adverse weather conditions. The Kiowa Warrior is a modification of the OH-58D Army Helicopter Improvement Program helicopter to provide air-to-ground weapon systems and multipurpose light helicopter capabilities. The Army began producing Kiowa Warrior helicopters in FY 1991. In total, the Army plans to acquire 366 Kiowa Warrior helicopters at an estimated cost of $3.2 billion (then-year dollars). As of October 1995, the Army had accepted delivery of 234 Kiowa Warrior helicopters and provided 28 Kiowa Warrior helicopters under foreign military sales to Taiwan.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1996
Accession Number
ADA371305

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Configuration Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Helicopter Engines
  • Helicopters
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Standards
  • National Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turboshaft Engines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3