Kawasaki OH-1
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The Kawasaki OH-1 is a light military reconnaissance helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, intended to replace the OH-6. Four have entered service so far, complementing the fleet of nearly 300 OH-6.
First flight was in 1996. Features Fenestron™-type rotor-in-tail fan and E-Q sensor mounted forwatd of rotor head. Has 2 pylons under stub wings and can load 291 lb (132 kg) of type 91 guided AAM's. Two Mitsubishi TS1 turboshafts.
A total of four 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-6, 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)
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and observer
- Length: 12.00 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Main rotor diameter: 11.60 m (38 ft 1 in)
- Height: 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in)
- Main rotor area: 105.6 m² (1,136 ft²)
- Empty: 2,450 kg (5,400 lb)
- Loaded: kg ( lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 4,000 kg (8,820 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Mitsubishi TS1-10 turboshafts, 1,185 kW (884 shp) each
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
- Range: 550 km (343 miles)
- Service ceiling: 3,480 m (11,400 ft)
- Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
- Main rotor loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
- Power/mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)
[edit] Armament
- 4× pylons for disposable stores
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