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MBB Bo 105 vs EC665 Tiger

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Eurocopter
First flight 16 February 1967 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1970 2002
Number produced 1500 units 180 units
Average unit price $550K $36 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 4.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 11.9 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 657 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The MBB Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the EC665 Tiger is 2.3:1 the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105 vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 24 years before the EC665 Tiger (1967 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 32 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or EC665 Tiger?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.