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MBB Bo 105 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

MBB Bo 105 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 270 vs 294 km/h, range 657 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 10,659 kg, built 1,500 vs 5,000 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Sikorsky
First flight 16 February 1967 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1970 1979
Number produced 1500 units 5000 units
Average unit price $550K $21 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.9 m
Length 11.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 657 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.