OH-1 Ninja vs AH-6 Little Bird

Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 6 August 1996
Year of introduction 2000
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- million
American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Picture of AH-6 Little Bird
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year of introduction 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 12.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 4,880 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW β—‰
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 9.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 4,877 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg β—‰
Empty weight 896 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW β—‰

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