AH-6 Little Bird vs OH-1 Ninja
Overview
The AH-6 Little Bird and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kawasaki respectively.
Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja operates at altitudes up to 4,880 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird. At 4,000 kg MTOW, the OH-1 Ninja is 2.5x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 33 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1963 vs 1996).
| American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1420 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 6 August 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 896 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,880 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 20 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.