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MBB Bo 105 vs OH-1 Ninja

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Kawasaki
First flight 16 February 1967 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1970 2000
Number produced 1500 units 38 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 11.6 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 11.9 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 657 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The MBB Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 29 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1967 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or OH-1 Ninja?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.