Tobyhanna Army Depot in Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019

1. OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Marker

Inscription.
The Kiowa Warrior is a single-engine, armed reconnaissance
helicopter with advanced avionics, navigation, communication,
weapons, and cockpit integration Systems. Its mast-mounted sight
houses a thermal imaging system, low-light television, and
a laser rangefinder/designator providing target acquisition and engagement.

The Original tail number of this aircraft was OH-58A 68-16871,
converted to OH58D 89-0105 then converted to
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior 94-0169
This aircraft flew combat missions in Viet Nam and IRAQ

MANUFACTURER: BELL HELICOPTER 1968
CREW: 2 • MAX SPEED 128 mph
ARMAMENT: Air-to-air Stinger 50 caliber machine gun
HYDRA 70 rockets HELLFIRE missiles

Erected by Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Cold • War, Vietnam.

Location. 41° 11.32′ N, 75° 25.681′ W. Marker is in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Tobyhanna Army Depot. Memorial is on Hap Arnold Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. AN/MPQ-10 Lightweight Transportable Radar Set (a few steps from this marker); OH-6A Cayuse Light Observation Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder (within shouting distance of this marker); AN/MPQ-4 Mobile Beam-Intercept Non-Tracking Radar (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1S "Huey Cobra" Attack Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); AN/TSQ-72 Landing Control Central (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); AN/TSW-7A Air Traffic Control Central (about 400 feet away); AN/MPQ-34 Tac Jam (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coolbaugh Township.

More about this marker. Tobyhanna Army Depot requires approved ID for entrance, and NO photography is allowed without prior approval from the depot commander. The contributor contacted Public Affairs, which had previously taken the photos, had them reviewed and approved, and then provided them to the contributor electronically. The contributor, being retired military, has been to the Depot and passed all of the markers along the entrance drive (but could not take photos). Thanks to Depot Public Affairs for providing the photographs, which highlight the important work the depot and US Army does for America.

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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019

2. OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and Marker

1. OH-58D Kiowa Warrior at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. (Submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Tobyhanna Army Depot History. (Submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.