Academy OH-58D Kiowa Black Death 1:35 Plastic Model Kit #ACA-12131

The Bell OH-58 Kiowa is a family of single-engine, single-rotor, military helicopters used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. Bell Helicopter manufactured the OH-58 for the United States Army based on its Model 206A JetRanger helicopter. The OH-58 was in continuous U.S. Army service from 1969 to 2017, when it was replaced in this role by the Boeing AH-64 Apache.

The latest model, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance role in support of ground troops. The OH-58 has been exported to Austria, Canada, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and Greece. It has also been produced under license in Australia.

Reissue of the Academy 1/35 scale OH-58D Kiowa kit with decals to mark it as a US Army spotter/gunship assigned to the 4th Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 18th Aviation Brigade. See box photo or art for marking details.