Comparison of Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and MD 500 MG Defender [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior × |  MD 500 MG Defender × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter | MD Helicopters |
| Model | Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior | MD 500 MG Defender |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1989 | 1976 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | B06 | H500 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1× Rolls-Royce T703-AD-700A | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 650 | 420 |
| Avionics | Mast-mounted sight | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 222 | 217 |
| Travel range (km) | 556 | 589 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.404 | 1.771 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,572 | 4,206 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.37 | 8.64 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,520 | 1,361 |
| Max payload (kg) | 907 | 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 454 | 238 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.85 | 9.38 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.39 | 2.71 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.67 | 8.05 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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