MBB Bo 105
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| First flight | 16 February 1967 |
| Year of introduction | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
Description
The Eurocopter Bo 105 is a military aircraft that was developed in the late 1960s and first entered service in the early 1970s. It was designed as a light utility helicopter primarily for military applications. The aircraft is known for its twin-engine configuration, compact size, and versatile design. It has the ability to operate in various mission roles including reconnaissance, transport, and medical evacuation. The Eurocopter Bo 105 has been deployed by several armed forces around the world and has gained recognition for its reliability and adaptability in challenging operational environments.
Technical specifications
| Version: Bo105P/PAH-1 | |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.0 m (9.9 ft) |
| Length | 11.9 m (38.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5182 m (17001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1675 kg (3693 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2700 kg (5952 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines Allison 250-C20R3 delivering 332 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Indonesia | 22 | |
|
South Korea | 12 | |
|
Bahrain | 6 | |
|
Albania | 4 | |
|
Chile | 4 | |
|
Peru | 2 | |
|
Honduras | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Albania • United Arab Emirates • Bahrain • Brunei • Chile • Germany • Honduras • Indonesia • Iraq • Jordan • Kenya • South Korea • Mexico • Nigeria • Netherlands • Peru • Philippines • Papua New Guinea • Sierra Leone • Sweden
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Anti-Tank HOT
Photo of Bo 105
Credits: Cephas