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MBB Bo 105 vs Z-10

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 Z-10
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Changhe
First flight 16 February 1967 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1970 2012
Number produced 1500 units 109 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 13.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.9 m
Length 11.9 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 657 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the Z-10 is 2.6:1 the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 36 years before the Z-10 (1967 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 42 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or Z-10?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.