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MBB Bo 105 vs SA 315B Lama

MBB Bo 105 vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 270 vs 192 km/h, range 657 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 2,300 kg, built 1,500 vs 400 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105Full specs
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B LamaFull specs
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Aérospatiale
First flight 16 February 1967 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 1500 units 400 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.1 m
Length 11.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 657 km 515 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or SA 315B Lama?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.