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206 JetRanger vs MBB Bo 105

206 JetRanger vs MBB Bo 105 at a glance — top speed 226 vs 270 km/h, range 624 vs 657 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,700 kg, built 7,300 vs 1,500 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Specifications
206 JetRanger MBB Bo 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell MBB
First flight 10 January 1966 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 7300 units 1500 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $550K
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 12.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 624 km 657 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,675 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The 206 JetRanger is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or MBB Bo 105?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.