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MBB Bo 105 vs UH-72 Lakota

MBB Bo 105 vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 270 vs 268 km/h, range 657 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 3,585 kg, built 1,500 vs 463 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Airbus Helicopters
First flight 16 February 1967 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1970 2007
Number produced 1500 units 463 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 657 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 4,018 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the MBB Bo 105's 657 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota 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 UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 37 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or UH-72 Lakota?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.