Bell 47 vs Bo 105
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Bo 105 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and MBB respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 270 km/h for the Bo 105. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 657 km for the Bo 105. At 2,700 kg MTOW, the Bo 105 is 2.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,500 for the Bo 105. The Bell 47 first flew 21 years before the Bo 105 (1946 vs 1967).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | $550K |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 657 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,182 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,675 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 166 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 24 years before the Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Bo 105?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,500 units of the Bo 105.