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H135M / EC365 vs OH-1 Ninja

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kawasaki
First flight 15 February 1994 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1996 2000
Number produced 1400 units 38 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.6 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 12.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 630 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The H135M / EC365 first flew 2 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1994 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.