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AH-6 Little Bird vs MBB Bo 105

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird MBB Bo 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing MBB
First flight 27 February 1963 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 1420 units 1500 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $550K
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.8 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 9.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 430 km 657 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 1,675 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 332 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the MBB Bo 105 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and MBB respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 657 km for the MBB Bo 105. The MBB Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 1,500 for the MBB Bo 105. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 4 years before the MBB Bo 105 (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or MBB Bo 105?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.