1996


Kawasaki OH-1







Kawasaki OH-1

Achieving maiden flight on August 6 1996, the Ninja was Japan's first indigenous helicopter to enter serial production, although the MH2000 flew first. The JGSDF OH-X program began to be developed in late 1980s to find a replacement for the OH-6 scout fleet which were also license-built by Kawasaki. After a short test period completed by 4 prototypes XOH-1, the first aircraft were delivered in 1998. With almost 300 OH-6D/J in service at the time, initial plans anticipated orders for almost 150 OH-1 but budget restraints limited production to 2 or 3 aircraft per year. By 2014 only 38 had been delivered with none more in the foreseeable future.


Specifications OH-1


Engine 2 x Mitsubishi TS1-M-10 890 shp
Capacity 2
Length (m) 12
Height (m) 3.8
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 11.6
Disc area (m2) 105
Weight (kgs) Empty: 2400     Max: 4000
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 220     Max: 278
Range (km) 540
Ceiling (m) 4800
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  Derivatives & Versions of OH-1


ModelYearHistory
XOH-1

1996
1996 Four prototypes with maiden flight on August 6, 1996



  List of Operators of OH-1


Years Model Org
1998-    japan Japan Ground Self-Defense Force



  Global Distribution of OH-1



34OH-1
4XOH-1





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