Z-11 vs OH-1 Ninja
| Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Changhe |
| First flight |
1 December 1994 |
| Year of introduction |
1998 |
| Number produced |
46 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| 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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| Height |
3.1 m
◉
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| Length |
-- m
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| Maximum speed |
278 km/h
◉
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| Service ceiling |
None m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,200 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
None kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 632 kW
◉
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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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Photo of Z-11 by Changhe.