The OH-8 Diana is a Paternian light reconnaissance helicopter, designed to compete with the Dragon OH-3 Scout. Both aircraft were considered more than satisfactory. However, the Scout was cheaper to procure and operate, and the Diana was put on the backburner. However, the Paternian Navy and Marine Corps expressed interest in the Diana, as it was built with aluminum alloy than magnesium alloy, which were suseptible to corrosion and had fire hazard concerns. While of no concern in a land-based scenario, such is a valid concern at sea. The Paternian Navy employed the aircraft extensively as gunfire observation helicopters for their North Point-class heavy cruisers as well as anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The Marines would employ the aircraft as a scout helicopter, with great success. This particular example is fitted as a scout, with a mast-mounted radar system, a rocket pod, and an AN/M3 .50 caliber machine gun.