Japan

Japan Self-Defense Force

自衛隊

Jieitai

JGSDF Ground Self-Defense Force
JMSDF Maritime Self-Defense Force
JASDF Air Self-Defense Force

Indigenous Military Aircraft Designations

1952 - Present

H = Helicopter

OH-1
Kawasaki OH-1

Indigenous Aircraft
Manufacturer Acquisition Program Official Designation
Kawasaki OH-X OH-1 Ninja

Imported Aircraft
Origin Manufacturer Official Designation
EU Eurocopter EC 135 TH-135
EU Eurocopter EC 225LP ?
Italy/UK AgustaWestland CH-101, MCH-101
USA Bell Model 47 H-13
USA Bell Kawasaki KH-4 ?
USA Bell Model 204, Model 205 UH-1 Hiyodori
USA Bell Model 209 AH-1S
USA Boeing AH-64DJP
USA Boeing Model 414 CH-47J, CH-47JA
USA Hughes Model 269A TH-55J
USA Hughes Model 500, Model 500C OH-6D
USA Hughes Model 500M-D OH-6J
USA Piasecki V-44A H-21
USA Kawasaki Vertol KV-107/II ?
USA Sikorsky S-55 H-19
USA Sikorsky S-61 ? Chidori
USA Sikorsky S-62 ?
USA Sikorsky S-80 CH-53E
USA Sikorsky S-70A-12 UH-60A, UH-60J
USA Sikorsky S-70B-3 SH-60J, SH-60K


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