However, as the civilian version lacks a radar, its role as an observation helicopter would be limited.
It was a Loach, a light observation helicopter.
The Army also eventually selected the 206A for a light observation helicopter as the OH-58 Kiowa.
It had observation helicopters and piston-engined artillery spotting aeroplanes.
Gunfire crackled throughout the dawn in waves punctuated by tank rounds, and observation helicopters flew overhead.
Several light observation helicopters that looked like the French Gazelles flown by the Syrians were buzzing up and down the valley.
Three-seat observation helicopter based on 47G-3B to replace the OH-13H.
The company markets the aircraft as a low cost alternative to observation helicopters, for the military and civilian sectors.
Far above the treetops, riding in an observation helicopter, Tarik Hassan received the message from his pilot.
And from a hovering observation helicopter, "Two locals with long-bladed weapons moving west."