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MBB Bo 105 vs Westland Scout

MBB Bo 105 vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 270 vs 211 km/h, range 657 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 2,404 kg, built 1,500 vs 150 units.

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🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105Full specs
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🇬🇧 Westland ScoutFull specs
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 Westland Scout
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Westland
First flight 16 February 1967 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1970 1963
Number produced 1500 units 150 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 657 km 507 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout 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 Westland Scout?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 7 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or Westland Scout?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.