OH-1 Ninja vs OH-58 Kiowa
Overview
The OH-1 Ninja and the OH-58 Kiowa are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kawasaki and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja vs 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa. The OH-1 Ninja has an operational range of 550 km vs 260 km for the OH-58 Kiowa. The OH-1 Ninja operates at altitudes up to 4,880 m compared to 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa.
The OH-1 Ninja has been produced in 38 units vs 2,325 for the OH-58 Kiowa. The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 34 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1962 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 single-engine single-rotor military helicopter, introduced in the late 1960s, used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 2325 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 89.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 260 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,575 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 31 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-1 Ninja or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.