H125M / AS550 Fennec vs OH-1 Ninja

French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
Picture of H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 531 units
Average unit price $5 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
Wingspan 12.9 m
Height 3.1 m â—‰
Length 10.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 260 km/h â—‰
Operational range 720 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,174 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW â—‰
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of OH-1 Ninja by 陸上自衛隊.