Bell 430 vs Bo 105
American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 25 October 1994 |
Year introduced | 1995 |
Number produced | 136 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. | |
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Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | MBB |
First flight | 16 February 1967 |
Year introduced | 1970 |
Number produced | 1500 units |
Average unit price | $0.6 million |
Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 278 km/h |
Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,406 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW â—‰ |
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Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 5,182 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,675 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Bell 430 by Bell.
Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.