XOH-1 (OH-X) New Observation Helicopter / AH-2
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First Flight | 06.08.1996 |
| Serial Production | 1999- |
| Entered Service | 24.01.2000 |
| Total Production | 180–200 planned |
| Model | OH-1 Ninja |
| Type | scout / reconnaissance |
| Crew | 2 |
| length | 12 m / 39 ft 4 in |
| height | 3.8 m / 12 ft 5 in |
| width | 3 m Skid Width |
| Wing Span (m) | 3.00 m |
| Rotor Diameter | 11.5-11.60 m |
| Main Rotor Area | 105.68 m2 |
| Total length | 13 m |
| Height | 3.40-3.8 m |
| height to top of rotor head | 3.4 m |
| height over tailfin | 3.8 m |
| Engine |
2 x 884shp Mitsubishi XT1-10 / XTS1-10 turboshafts in prototypes 2 x 884shp / 662kW Mitsubishi TS1-M-10 / TS1-10QT turboshaft FADEC-equipped Possibility of off-the-shelf alternative engines not ruled out. Transmission has 30-rninute run-dry capability. | Empty Weight | 2,450 kg |
| Max Weapon Load | 132 kg |
| Max External Fuel | 470 lt, Stub-wings can each carry a 235 litre auxiliary fuel tank. |
| All-Up Weight | 3,500Kg [4,000 kg / 8,820 lb ] |
| normal take-off weight | 3550 kg |
| Max Take-off Weight (kg) | 4,000 |
| Maximum Speed | 260-277 Km/hour |
| Cruise speed | 220 km/h (137 mph; 119 kn) |
| Max Ferry Range (km) | 550 km |
| Combat Radius () | 200 km |
| Ceiling | 4,880 m (16,010 ft) |
| Armament | 4 x Toshiba Type 91 (modified) lightweight short-range, IR-guided AAMs on pylons under stub-wings for sell-defence. |
| Avionics, Mission Systems | AN/ALQ-144, Fujitsu FLIR, NEC TV camera, NEC laser rangefinder & target designator |
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