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 | π―π΅ 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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 |