Bell 47 vs OH-1 Ninja
Overview
The Bell 47 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kawasaki respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. At 4,000 kg MTOW, the OH-1 Ninja is 3.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The Bell 47 first flew 50 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1946 vs 1996).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or OH-1 Ninja?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.