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MBB Bo 105 vs MD-900

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 MD-900
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB MD Helicopters
First flight 16 February 1967 18 December 1992
Year introduced 1970 1994
Number produced 1500 units 5 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.3 m
Height 3.0 m 3.7 m
Length 11.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 657 km 543 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and MD Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The MD-900 operates at altitudes up to 5,334 m compared to 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5 for the MD-900. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 25 years before the MD-900 (1967 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MD-900 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft) compared to the MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MD-900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,835 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 24 years before the MD-900 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or MD-900?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.