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Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 4). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 4. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 4. OH-1; Basic initial production version; as described. Growth versions: Under study with more powerful engines (possibly LHTEC T800 or R-R/Turbomeca/MTU MTR 390) and uprated gearbox. OH-1Kai is possible candidate for AH-X requirement with tentative designation AH-2, armour-plated forward and centre fuselage, upgraded engines and transmission and additional weapons carriage. CUSTOMERS; Total of 20, including prototypes, ordered by FY02; at least 12 delivered by late 2002. Japan Ground Self-Defence hoice requirement for 150 to 200. Hiko Jikkentai (Flight Test Squadron) formed at Akeno with first four production aircraft on 27 March 2001; other deliveries by late 2002 included small numbers to Kasumigaura Bunko, Utsunomiya Bunko and Kyoiku Shien Hikotai (at Akeno), all of which are departments of the Army's Koku Gako (Aviation School). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 4). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 4. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 4. COSTS: Funding for development, prototypes and flight testing Y2.5 billion in FY92, Y10.2 billion in FY93, Y50.1 billion in bY94 and Y23.3 billion in FY95. Unit costs of first four production lots Y1.924 billion (FY97), Y2.018 billion (FY9S), Y2.229 billion (FY99) and Y2.075 billion (FY00). DESIGN FEATURES: Kawasaki hingeless, bearingless and 20mm ballistic-tolerant four-blade elastomeric main rotor and transmission system; Fenestron-type tail rotor with eight unevenly angled 'scissor' blades (35 and 55°); stub-wings for stores carriage. Active vibration damping system. FLYING CONTROLS: Integrated AFCS and stability control augmentation system (SCAS). STRUCTURE: Rotor blades and hub manufactured from GFRP composites; centre-fuselage and engines by Mitsubishi, tail umt/canopy/stub-wings/cowling by Fuji, rest by Kawasaki. Some 37% of airframe (by weight) in GFRP/CFRP. LANDING GEAR: Non-retractable tailwheel type. Provision for wheel/skis on main units. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 4). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 4. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 4.

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Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 3). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 3. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 3. From the mid-1980s the Japan Defence Agency (JDA), began to consider a successor to the OH-6D light helicopters currently in service with the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force. It was decided to procure an indigenous type for the scout/reconnaissance roles. In 1992 Kawasaki was selected as prime contractor with 60 percent of the programme, the balance being allocated equally between Fuji and Mitsubishi. The three companies established the Observation Helicopter Engineering Team to develop the programme, on which detailed work began in 1992. The resulting OH-1, nicknamed Ninja, is a conventional machine that is relatively small and of typical gunship helicopter configuration. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 3). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 3. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 3. 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. The first of six prototypes made its initial flight on 6 August 1996, and the first of a possible 150 to 200 OH-1s was delivered to the JGSDF on 24 January 2000. A total of 14 OH-1s has been ordered for delivery by 2001. The JDA may revise the OH-1 to meet its AH-X light attack helicopter requirement. This would probably feature MTR-390 or T800 engines, allowing the introduction of a heavier weapons load and revised mission avionics. The projected designation of the AH-X production model is AH-2. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 3). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 3. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 3.

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Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 2). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 2. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 2. Developed to replace OH-6Ds of JGSDF. Japan Defence Agency (IDA) awarded Y2.7 billion (US$22.5 million) in FY92 to cover basic design phase of helicopter then provisionally designated OH-X; RFPs issued by JDA's Technical Research & Development Institute (TRDI) 17 April 1992; Kawasaki selected as prime contractor (60% of programme) 18 September 1992. with Fuji and Mitsubishi (20% each) as partners; Observation Helicopter Engineering Team (OHCET), formed by these three companies, began preliminary design phase 1 October 1992. Mockup made public 2 September 1994 under Japanese name Kogata Kansoku (new small observation [helicopter]). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 2). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 2. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 2. Programme included six prototypes (four flying, two for ground test); first aircraft (32001) rolled out at Gifu on 15 March 1996 and made first flight 6 August 1996, followed by second prototype on 12 November; OH-1 designation assigned late 1996; first, two XOH-ls handed over to JDA on 26 May and 6 June 1997; third flown on 9 January 1997, at which time earlier aircraft had accumulated some 30 and 20 hours, respectively; handed over 24 June 1997; fourth flown on 12 February 1997 and handed over 29 August 1997. Prototypes renumbered by 1999 from 32001-04 to 32601-04. First three production OH-1s funded FY97 and ordered 1998; first prototype flown with more fuel-efficient TS1-10QT (replacing XTS1-10) engines, 30 March 1998. By early 1999, four prototypes had flown 450 hours and were due to complete further 450 hours by end of 1999, including operational evaluation at Akeno JGSDF base. First production OH-1 (32605) flown July 1999 and handed over to JGSDF at Gifu 24 January 2000. Name 'Ninja' reportedly given in 2002, but not officially confirmed. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 2). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 2. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 2.

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Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 1). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 1. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 1. The Kawasaki OH-1 (nickname: "Ninja") is a light military reconnaissance helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, intended to replace the OH-6 Loach. As of March 31, 2009, 28 have entered service so far, complementing the existing fleet of 111 OH-6s. In the late 1980s, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force developed a requirement for a new scout/observation helicopter to replace its Kawasaki license-built OH-6Ds, which became the OH-X programme. Proposals to meet the OH-X requirement were submitted by Kawasaki, Fuji and Mitsubishi, with the Kawasaki design selected as the winner (with Fuji and Mitsubishi serving as subcontractors) on 18 September 1992. The OH-1 is powered by two Mitsubishi TS1 turboshafts, driving a four-blade composite main rotor with a bearingless rotor hub, while a Fenestron-type rotor-in-tail fan is fitted instead of a more conventional Tail rotor. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 1). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 1. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 1. An electro-optical sensor turret is roof-mounted forward of the rotor head, containing a Forward looking infrared sensor, a laser rangefinder and a colour TV camera. Four hardpoints are fitted under stub wings to allow the carriage of external stores, with a total capacity of 132 kg (291 lb). The outer pylons can carry four Type 91 guided AAMs, while the inner pylons capable of carrying external fuel tanks to extend endurance. No other armament is fitted. The first of four prototypes OH-1s (designated XOH-1) made its maiden flight on 6 August 1996, with the remaining three all flying by March 1997, with deliveries of the four prototypes to the Japanese Defence Agency for service testing from June to August 1997. Production began in 1998, with the Ground Self-Defense Force initially planning to purchase between 150 and 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. Procurement has been slow with only a few aircraft purchased each year (for example only two 2 OH-1s were purchased in 2004). The OH-1 is slated to replace the Hughes OH-6D, which remains in service as the primary aircraft in this role. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja (Wallpaper 1). Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft photo wallpaper gallery 1. Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja helicopter aircraft pictures and images collection 1.