Kawasaki OH-1

The Kawasaki OH -1 Ninja is a light reconnaissance helicopter Japanese ground Self-Defense Forces, he should replace the pattern OH -6. The tail rotor is a fenestron and the sensor head is in front of the rotor head.

Development

The maiden flight of the first prototype took place on 6 August 1996. 1997, all six prototypes were produced, which were airworthy only four of them. In 1999, when the series began production, the Japanese forces were planning the procurement of a total of 180 machines. The requirement was reduced to 45 aircraft by massive Bugdetkürzungen, with a year only two ninjas are produced.

Versions

  • XOH -1: Prototype
  • OH -1: Reconnaissance Helicopters

Specifications

Arming

  • 2 × launch canister for 2 × Type 91 Hand Arrow
  • 2 × droppable auxiliary fuel tanks with 235 liters of kerosene

Weblink

Company name: Ka 87 | KDA -2 | KDA -5 | KH- 4 | YPX

Japanese Army Air Force: K -3 | Ki- 5 | Ki- 10 | Ki- 22 | Ki- 28 | Ki- 32 | Ki- 38 | Ki- 45 | Ki- 48 | Ki- 56 | Ki- 60 | Ki-61 | Ki- 64 | Ki- 66 | Ki- 78 | Ki- 81 | Ki- 85 | Ki- 88 | Ki- 89 | Ki- 91 | Ki- 96 | Ki- 100 | Ki- 102 | Ki -108 | Ki -119 | Ki- 148 | Ki -174

Japanese Self-Defense Forces: C- 1 | C-2 | CH-47J/JA | H-13 | CT -107 | MCH-101/CH-101 | OH 1 | OH -6J / D | P-1 | P2V | P -2J | P -3C | T-33 | T-4

Joint Venture: BK 117 | BK 117- C2

Licensed aircraft: Bell 47 | 500 Hughes | Hughes 369 | Boeing Vertol V107 | Boeing Vertol CH- 47 | Lockheed T-33 | Lockheed P-2 | Lockheed P-3C | AgustaWestland AW101

  • Helicopter Type
  • Military (Japan)
  • Combat helicopter
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