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MBB Bo 105 vs H145M / EC645

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Airbus Helicopters
First flight 16 February 1967 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1970 2002
Number produced 1500 units 1500 units
Average unit price $550K $25 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.8 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 657 km 660 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $0.55M for the MBB Bo 105 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 32 years before the H145M / EC645 (1967 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 32 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or H145M / EC645?
Both the MBB Bo 105 and H145M / EC645 have been produced in equal numbers with 1,500 units each.