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

The Bell OH-58 Kiowa, isn't just the most famous helicopter ever offered additionally it is characterized by an unbelievable durability and flexibility. The OH-58 is doing constant usage by the U.S. Army, with variations, since 1969. Derived right from 206 Jet Ranger model, OH-58 Kiowa ended up accustomed execute reconnaissance, observation and high level tactical help duties. OH-58D show was at reality caused by a few developments like use of a far more effective engine, the development about the 4-blade rotor, although the utilization of MMS above it. The most recent variation, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is mainly operated in an armed reconnaissance component for ground troops due to the utilization of two part pylons capable of holding different combinations of tools particularly AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets or air-to-air Stinger missiles. The Kiowa Warrior had been used, by U.S. Army, during process Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and procedure Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.