The Bell OH-58 Kiowa, later designated CH-136 Kiowa, constitutes a family of single-engine, single-rotor military helicopters deployed for observation, utility, and direct fire support. Bell Helicopter manufactured the OH-58 for the United States Army, basing it on its Model 206A JetRanger helicopter, initially proposed in a U.S. Navy competition. In 1967, the competition reopened, resulting in Bell securing the title. The aircraft was designated as the OH-58A by the U.S. Army, and adhering to established naming conventions, it was also given the Kiowa designation. The OH-58D emerged as a later variant in the Kiowa family, featuring an upgraded transmission, a glass cockpit, an advanced engine, and a four-blade main rotor to reduce noise. The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior introduced the distinctive Mast-Mounted Sight (MMS) above the rotor system.
Red Box is delighted to present an extensive range of ground power and support equipment for this aircraft, encompassing tugs, ground power units, start power units, and more, all meticulously suited to the requirements of the Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior aircraft.
This assortment includes the RBSC50 continuous power unit is ideal for diagnostic work, pre-flight checks, or continuous equipment powering during operations, without depleting the onboard aircraft batteries. The RB50A serves as an efficient starter for the aircraft, reducing the risk of hot starts. For Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior aircraft, our TC3000 range offers a versatile unit combining both start and continuous power in a single package.
