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AW139 vs OH-1 Ninja

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
AW139 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kawasaki
First flight 3 February 2001 6 August 1996
Year introduced 2003 2000
Number produced 1100 units 38 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 13.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja first flew 5 years before the AW139 (1996 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.