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407 vs OH-1 Ninja

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
407 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kawasaki
First flight 29 June 1995 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1996 2000
Number produced 1600 units 38 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.6 m
Height 3.6 m 3.8 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 600 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The 407 first flew 1 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1995 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 4 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or OH-1 Ninja?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.