OH-1 Ninja vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The OH-1 Ninja and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kawasaki and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The OH-1 Ninja has an operational range of 550 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.7x the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
The OH-1 Ninja has been produced in 38 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 22 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1974 vs 1996).
| Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 6 August 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,880 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-1 Ninja or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.