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OH-6A Cayuse
Hughes · USA
The OH-6 was famous for its high survivability and egg-shaped airframe. In Vietnam, it was used for "Hunter-Killer" missions, flying at tree-top level to draw enemy fire so that waiting Cobras could roll in and destroy the targets.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 282 km/h |
| Range | 611 km |
| Ceiling | 4,815 m |
| Engines | 1x Allison T63-A-5A turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
1x 7.62mm M134 Minigun or 40mm grenade launcher.