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AW109 vs MBB Bo 105

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
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Specifications
AW109 MBB Bo 105
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland MBB
First flight 4 August 1971 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 124 units 1500 units
Average unit price $8 million $550K
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.8 m
Height 3.5 m 3.0 m
Length 13.0 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 932 km 657 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,675 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the MBB Bo 105 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and MBB respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 657 km for the MBB Bo 105. The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 1,500 for the MBB Bo 105. Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 4 years before the AW109 (1967 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,000 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The AW109 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the AW109 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.