Bo 105 vs CH-46 Sea Knight
Overview
The Bo 105 and the CH-46 Sea Knight are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Boeing/Vertol respectively.
Top speed is 270 km/h for the Bo 105 vs 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 1,020 km for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight. At 11,000 kg MTOW, the CH-46 Sea Knight is 4.1x the Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
The Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 524 for the CH-46 Sea Knight. Unit cost is $0.55M for the Bo 105 vs $14M for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 9 years before the Bo 105 (1958 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Vertol |
| First flight | 22 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 524 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 266 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,047 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bo 105 or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.