Kawasaki OH-1

The Kawasaki OH-1 (nickname: "Ninja") is a military scout/observation helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, intended to replace the OH-6D Loach. As of March 2014, 38 have entered service, complementing the existing fleet of OH-6D.

Development and design

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. 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 turboshaft engines, driving a four-blade composite main rotor with a bearingless rotor hub, while a Fenestron-type rotor-in-tail fan (tail rotor) is fitted. 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 surface-to-air missiles, while the inner pylons capable of carrying external fuel tanks for additional range or endurance. No other armament is fitted, but the OH-1 design could be modified to an attack profile with an improved engine and avionics.

Ohio State Route 1 (1961–1965)

State Route 1 (SR 1) is a former state highway in Ohio originally planned as a second Ohio Turnpike. Its southern terminus was in Cincinnati, and its northern terminus was in in Conneaut at the Pennsylvania state line. The majority of its route is now Interstate 71.

History

SR 1 was not used for any Ohio highway again until 1961. After planning had been completed for the Ohio Turnpike and construction of the Turnpike was substantially underway, Ohio highway authorities began planning a second Ohio Turnpike extending southwest to northeast across the state. It was planned to run from Cincinnati to Conneaut and connect with an extension built across the panhandle of Pennsylvania to the New York State Thruway. As the highway was being planned, the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 was enacted, and the project was converted from a toll road to a free Interstate Highway. It was designated as SR 1, since the Interstate Highway numbering system had not yet been implemented. Portions of the freeway began to be completed and opened in 1959 with the new Interstate Highway funding, and they were later marked as SR 1 (the Interstate Highway numbers did not go up until 1962). Since large gaps existed along the corridor where no freeway had yet been completed, existing two-lane or four-lane highways were also designated as SR 1 in order to complete the route.

Ohio's 1st congressional district

Ohio's 1st congressional district is represented by Republican Steve Chabot. This district includes parts of Cincinnati, and borders both Kentucky and Indiana.

Cities

Cincinnati (partial)
Cheviot
Forest Park
Harrison
Indian Hill
Springdale
St. Bernard
Mason
Lebanon
Sharonville

List of representatives

Recent election results

The following chart shows recent election results. Bold name indicates winner. Italic name indicates incumbent.

2010

Competitiveness

Election results from presidential races:

Historical district boundaries

See also

References

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