OH-58A "Kiowa" Helicopter
Posted by: 
sfwife
N 27° 58.580 W 082° 21.771
17R E 365964 N 3095328
Located in Veteran's Memorial Park
Waymark Code: WM4Q55
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2008
Views: 30
This helicopter, as stated on the plaque, is a Vietnam Vet. It is located in a beautiful park honoring veterans. The text of the plaque:
US ARMY HELICOPTER 71-20748
A VIETNAM VETERAN
Type: OH-58A "Kiowa" Single Engine Observation Helicopter
Crew/Passenger: One Pilot, Four Passengers
Maximum Gross Weight: 3200 Pounds
Altitude: 20,000 Feet
Cruise Speed: 100 Knots
Length: 40 Feet, 11 inches
Height: 9 Feet, 7 Inches
Rotor Diameter: 35 Feet, 4 Inches
Engine: Allison T630-A-700(250-C-20) Turbine
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): OH-58A Kiowa
Tail Number: (S/N): 71-20748
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Veterans Memorial Park
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.