Aircraft 68-16790 Data

68-16790
1968 Bell OH-58A-BF Kiowa, c/n 40104
Latest photos of 68-16790
68-16790 @ KEYE - Bell OH-58A - by Mark Pasqualino
Mark Pasqualino
@ KEYE
68-16790 @ KEYE - Bell OH-58A - by Mark Pasqualino
Mark Pasqualino
@ KEYE
68-16790 @ KEYE - Bell OH-58A - by Mark Pasqualino
Mark Pasqualino
@ KEYE
68-16790 @ KGEZ - The radio call plate. 0-16790 means the aircraft is more than 10 years old. The real # is 68-16790. 790 is a Viet Nam vet as you can see in the other picture. - by Jeffrey Kron
Jeffrey Kron
@ KGEZ
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Bell
Model OH-58A-BF Kiowa Search all Bell OH-58A-BF Kiowa
Year built 1968
Construction Number (C/N) 40104
Aircraft Type Rotorcraft
Number of Seats 4
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Turbo-shaft
Engine Manufacturer and Model Allison T63-A-720
Aircraft
Registration Number 68-16790
Current Status Unknown
Owner
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User contributed data
Landing Gear Type Fixed skid. On high skids (by Jeffrey Kron on 2011-04-20 01:41:33)
Fuel Type JP-4, JP-8, Jet A (by Jeffrey Kron on 2011-04-20 01:41:33)
Fuel consumed per hour (Gallons) 20-22 gallons per hour (by Jeffrey Kron on 2011-04-20 01:39:12)
Max speed 136 knots (by Jeffrey Kron on 2011-04-20 01:39:12)
Max Ramp Weight 3200 lbs (by Jeffrey Kron on 2011-04-20 01:39:12)
User Comments
Jeffrey Kron, 2015-03-18 03:49:47
According to Army AMCOM records, this aircraft was transferred to Pasco County Sheriff in June of 2014. Probably to be used for parts to maintain their current fleet of OH-58's. It had over 7500 flight hours on it when released from the Army at that time.
Jeff, 2011-03-26 04:58:05
This aircraft is still in service with the IN National Guard as of March 2011.