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MBB Bo 105 vs H135M / EC365

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
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🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Airbus Helicopters
First flight 16 February 1967 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1970 1996
Number produced 1500 units 1400 units
Average unit price $550K $12 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 657 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 27 years before the H135M / EC365 (1967 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the MBB Bo 105's 270 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 26 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or H135M / EC365?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.