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Bell 412 vs OH-1 Ninja

Bell 412 vs OH-1 Ninja at a glance — top speed 260 vs 278 km/h, range 980 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 4,000 kg, built 1,300 vs 38 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
Specifications
Bell 412 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kawasaki
First flight 1 August 1979 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1981 2000
Number produced 1300 units 38 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 11.6 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 17.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 980 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 19 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.