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MBB Bo 105 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Bell
First flight 16 February 1967 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1970 1959
Number produced 1500 units 16000 units
Average unit price $550K $1.3 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 14.6 m
Height 3.0 m 4.5 m
Length 11.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 657 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 11 years before the MBB Bo 105 (1956 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.