OH-1 Ninja vs Z-11

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 πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 6 August 1996
Year of introduction 2000
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- million
Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
Picture of Z-11
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 1 December 1994
Year of introduction 1998
Number produced 46 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 12.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 4,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW β—‰
Height 3.1 m β—‰
Length -- m
Maximum speed 278 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling None m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight None kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of OH-1 Ninja by ι™ΈδΈŠθ‡ͺθ‘›ιšŠ. Photo of Z-11 by Changhe.