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MBB Bo 105 vs TH-55 Osage

MBB Bo 105 vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 270 vs 140 km/h, range 657 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 703 kg, built 1,500 vs 2,800 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105Full specs
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🇺🇸 TH-55 OsageFull specs
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Hughes
First flight 16 February 1967 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1970 1961
Number produced 1500 units 2800 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 7.7 m
Height 3.0 m 2.5 m
Length 11.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 657 km 480 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.