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Japan's first indigenously built helicopter released by Anigrand Craftswork.

In late 1980s, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) launched the OH-X programme to acquire a new indigenous observation helicopter to replace its Kawasaki license-built OH-6Ds. Design proposals for the OH-X programme were presented by Kawasaki, Fuji and Mitsubishi. Kawasaki's design was selected.

The first prototype XOH-1 completed its maiden flight in 1996. Kawasaki handed over a total of four prototypes to the Japan Ministry of Defence by August 1997.

The first production OH-1 was delivered to the JGSDF in January 2000. The JGSDF had planned to acquire 180 to 200 OH-1 helicopters, but the purchases were affected by defence budget cuts. About 34 OH-1s had entered service with the JGSDF by March 2012.

47 resin parts+ clear-resin canopy, decals.
　
Rotor-dia 161 mm
Model Length 186 mm
Price: $78 plus shipping
Photos courtesy Anigrand Craftswork web site.

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