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OH-1 Ninja vs T129 ATAK

OH-1 Ninja vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 278 vs 281 km/h, range 550 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 4,000 vs 5,056 kg.

Specifications
OH-1 Ninja T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki TAI
First flight 6 August 1996 28 September 2009
Year introduced 2000 2014
Number produced 38 units N/A
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 3.4 m
Length 12.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 550 km 537 km
Service ceiling 4,880 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 2,450 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or T129 ATAK?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 14 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.