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Army’s OH-58F Kiowa Warrior Completes First Flight

Gally Articola

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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The Army’s OH-58F Kiowa Warrior recently completed its first flight at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., with a Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade (CASUP) that marks the addition of the most current technology available. In Huntsville, Army officials commemorated the first flight and the first new designation change--F--since 1990. “The OH-58 Kiowa Warrior is a phenomenal aircraft and continues to prove itself as an indispensible armed scout asset for our ground commanders,” said Maj. Gen. William “Tim” Crosby, program executive officer for Army…

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