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Specifications
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MBB Bo 105 |
MD-500 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
MBB |
Hughes |
| First flight |
16 February 1967 |
28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced |
1970 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
1500 units |
4700 units |
| Average unit price |
$550K |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
9.8 m |
8.3 m |
| Height |
3.0 m |
2.6 m |
| Length |
11.9 m |
9.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
270 km/h |
282 km/h |
| Operational range |
657 km |
430 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,182 m |
4,877 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,700 kg |
1,361 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,675 kg |
672 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 332 kW
|
1 x 313 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MD-500 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 MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MD-500 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 MBB Bo 105 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.
