OH-1 Ninja vs Bo 105
| 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
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki |
| First flight |
6 August 1996 |
| Year of introduction |
2000 |
| Number produced |
38 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. |
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| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
MBB |
| First flight |
16 February 1967 |
| Year of introduction |
1970 |
| Number produced |
1500 units
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| Average unit price |
$0.6 million
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| Height |
3.8 m
◉
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| Length |
12.0 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
278 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
4,880 m
◉
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| Max. takeoff weight |
4,000 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
2,450 kg
◉
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| Total thrust |
2 x 664 kW
◉
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| Height |
3.0 m
◉
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| Length |
11.9 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
-- km/h
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| Service ceiling |
5,182 m
◉
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,700 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
1,675 kg
◉
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| Total thrust |
2 x 332 kW
◉
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Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.