Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja

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The Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja is a twin-engined two-seat light observation helicopter produced by the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries, operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is the first helicopter developed entirely in Japan.-

Is a conventional machine that is relatively small and of typical gunship helicopter configuration. Its structure comprises, by weight, 40 per cent carbonfibre-reinforced plastics, and it features a fenestron type tail rotor.-

Each crew member has two LCD colour multi-function displays, and the gunner has a head-up display.

The mission avionics include a trainable roof-mounted Kawasaki package (forward of the main rotor) with a Fujitsu thermal imager, NEC colour TV camera and NEC laser rangefinder. Protection is enhanced by the installation of an infra-red jammer on the helicopter's spine to rear of the main gearbox.-

SPECIFICATIONS
Crew 2 men
Dimensions and weight
Length 12 m
Main rotor diameter 11.6 m
Height 3.4 m
Weight (empty) 2.4 t
Weight (maximum take off) 4 t

Engines and performance:
Engines 2 x Mitsubishi TS1-10 turboshafts
Engine power 2 x 888 hp
Maximum speed 277 km/h
Range 550 km
Combat radius 200 km
Armament
Cannon-Missiles-Other 4 x Toshiba Type 91 short-range air-to-air missiles, anti-tank missiles rocket pods

 

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