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

The Bell OH-58 Kiowa, is not only one of the most famous helicopter ever offered it's also characterized by an incredible durability and flexibility. The OH-58 is doing continuous use by the U.S. Army, with some versions, since 1969. Derived straight from 206 Jet Ranger model, OH-58 Kiowa ended up used to execute reconnaissance, observation and higher level tactical help duties. OH-58D show was in fact caused by several developments like use of a far more effective motor, the growth regarding the 4-blade rotor, even though the utilization of MMS above it. The latest variation, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance component for ground troops due to the use of two side pylons with the capacity of holding various combinations of tools such as AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets or air-to-air Stinger missiles. The Kiowa Warrior was utilized, by U.S. Army, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and procedure Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.