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AH-64 Apache vs OH-1 Ninja

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kawasaki
First flight 30 September 1975 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 2400 units 38 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.6 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 17.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 480 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.5x the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The AH-64 Apache first flew 21 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1975 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or OH-1 Ninja?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.