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MBB Bo 105 vs SA315 Alouette II

MBB Bo 105 vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 270 vs 192 km/h, range 657 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,600 kg, built 1,500 vs 1,300 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Sud Aviation
First flight 16 February 1967 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1970 1957
Number produced 1500 units 1300 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 2.8 m
Length 11.9 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 657 km 565 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 13 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or SA315 Alouette II?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.