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OH-1 Ninja vs EC665 Tiger

OH-1 Ninja vs EC665 Tiger at a glance — top speed 278 vs 315 km/h, range 550 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,000 vs 6,100 kg, built 38 vs 180 units.

Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 NinjaFull specs
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 TigerFull specs
Specifications
OH-1 Ninja EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki Eurocopter
First flight 6 August 1996 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced 38 units 180 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wingspan 11.6 m 4.5 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 12.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 550 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,880 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 2,450 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-1 Ninja or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.