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AH-6 Little Bird vs OH-1 Ninja

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kawasaki
First flight 27 February 1963 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1980 2000
Number produced 1420 units 38 units
Average unit price $7.5 million --
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.6 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 9.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 430 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 664 kW
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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 2.5:1 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).

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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.