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206 JetRanger vs OH-1 Ninja

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
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Specifications
206 JetRanger OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kawasaki
First flight 10 January 1966 6 August 1996
Year introduced 1967 2000
Number produced 7300 units 38 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.6 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 12.9 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 624 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 4,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 2,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 664 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja operates at altitudes up to 4,880 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The 206 JetRanger first flew 30 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1966 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or OH-1 Ninja?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.