Kawasaki OH-1
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| Type | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Maiden flight | 1996 |
| Primary user | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
The Kawasaki OH-1 is a light military reconnaissance helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, intended to replace the OH-6 Loach. Four have entered service so far, complementing the existing fleet of nearly 300 OH-6s.
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[edit] Development
The helicopter first flew in 1996. Powered by two Mitsubishi TS1 turboshafts, it features a Fenestron-type rotor-in-tail fan and E-Q sensor mounted forward of rotor head. It has two pylons under stub wings and can carry 291 lb (132 kg)[clarify] of Type 91 guided AAMs.
A total of four were delivered between May and August 1997. The Ground Self-Defense Force has penciled in purchases of 180 to 200 OH-Xs. That would be far fewer than the 297 OH-6Ds KHI had through March 1995, and even this goal could fall prey to the new defense budget realities in Japan.
The OH-1 is slated to replace the Hughes OH-6D, which remains in service as the primary aircraft in this role.
[edit] Variants
- XOH-1: Prototypes
- OH-1: Observation helicopter
[edit] Operators
[edit] Specifications (OH-1)
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and observer
- Length: 12.00 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Rotor diameter: 11.60 m (38 ft 1 in)
- Height: 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in)
- Disc area: 105.6 m² (1,136 ft²)
- Empty weight: 2,450 kg (5,400 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,000 kg (8,820 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Mitsubishi TSI-M10 turboshafts, 1,185 kW (884 shp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (146 knots, 168 mph)
- Range: 550 km (297 nm, 343 miles)
- Service ceiling 3,480 m (11,400 ft)
Armament
- 4 × pylons for disposable stores
[edit] See also
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