OH-1 Ninja vs SA340 Gazelle
| Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 6 August 1996 |
| Year of introduction | 2000 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 April 1967 |
| Year of introduction | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1775 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,880 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 664 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 670 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,450 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,009 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW ◉ |