AW149 vs OH-1 Ninja
The AW149 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kawasaki respectively. Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 2.1x the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg. The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja first flew 13 years before the AW149 (1996 vs 2009).
| Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $16 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 | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,009 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,095 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,720 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 738 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 AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW149 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 AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 14 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has been produced in greater numbers with 38 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.