206 JetRanger vs OH-1 Ninja

American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
Picture of 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 7300 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
Picture of OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 6 August 1996
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 226 km/h â—‰
Operational range 624 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,737 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Bell 206 JetRanger
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,880 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of OH-1 Ninja by 陸上自衛隊.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.