Bell CH-136 - Kiowa - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 27.485 W 075° 38.469
18T E 449871 N 5034039
This Bell CH-136 Kiowa helicopter acquired, in October 1972, was assigned to 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick. It was stored at Canadian Forces Depot Mountain View, Ontario, before being donated to the Museum in January 2006.
Waymark Code: WM1107T
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
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The Kiowa is a small, single-engine, single-rotor (two-bladed) helicopter acquired to fill the roles of observation, reconnaissance, command and liaison, target acquisition, and adjustment of fire. The Kiowa and Twin Huey made up the backbone of the Air Force's 10 Tactical Air Group and were used primarily to support Army operations. Both Aircraft have been phased out as the Air Force receives more of its replacement tactical helicopter, the Bell CH-146 Griffon.
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The following is from a website titled: Canadian Military Aircraft
Serial Numbers - Canadian Armed Forces CH-136 Kiowa detailed list
It identifies this CH136 Kiowa as being with the Canadian War Museum since January 2006. (It has now joined the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum)
First date: 12 October 1972 - Taken on strength
Last date: 5 July 1995 - Struck off.
Ex US Army OH-58A-BF 71-20939. With No. 403 (HOT) Squadron at CFB Gagetown, NB. Stored at 430e Escadron Tactique d'Hélicoptères at CFB Valcartier, PQ in February 1995. Later stored at CFD Mountain View, Ontario. At the Ottawa War Museum by January 2006.
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Bell OH-58 Kiowa
"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.
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The following website documents this CH-136 as now being with the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum:
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