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OH-1 Ninja vs Z-19

OH-1 Ninja vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 280 km/h, range 550 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,000 vs 4,250 kg, built 38 vs 186 units.

Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
OH-1 Ninja Z-19
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki Harbin
First flight 6 August 1996 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2000 2012
Number produced 38 units 186 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 12.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 550 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,880 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,450 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,000 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The OH-1 Ninja entered service first in 2000, 12 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-19?
The Z-19 has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.