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OH-1 Ninja vs Z-11

Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja military helicopters side profile drawing
🇯🇵 OH-1 Ninja
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
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Specifications
OH-1 Ninja Z-11
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki Changhe
First flight 6 August 1996 1 December 1994
Year introduced 2000 1998
Number produced 38 units 46 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.1 m
Length 12.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 550 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,880 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 2,450 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The OH-1 Ninja and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kawasaki and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The OH-1 Ninja has an operational range of 550 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The Z-11 operates at altitudes up to 5,270 m compared to 4,880 m for the OH-1 Ninja.

The OH-1 Ninja has been produced in 38 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The Z-11 first flew 2 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1994 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 278 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the OH-1 Ninja's 4,880 meters (16,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The OH-1 Ninja is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The Z-11 entered service first in 1998, 2 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-1 Ninja or Z-11?
The Z-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 46 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.