Bo 105 vs OH-1 Ninja

German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s.
Picture of Bo 105
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB
First flight 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
Picture of OH-1 Ninja
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 6 August 1996
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 5,182 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,675 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h
Service ceiling 4,880 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas. Photo of OH-1 Ninja by 陸上自衛隊.