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H145M / EC645 vs OH-1 Ninja

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kawasaki
First flight 12 June 1999 6 August 1996
Year introduced 2002 2000
Number produced 1500 units 38 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.6 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 660 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja first flew 3 years before the H145M / EC645 (1996 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or OH-1 Ninja?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.