Bo 105 vs H135M / EC365

German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s.
Picture of Bo 105
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB
First flight 16 February 1967
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century.
Picture of H135M / EC365
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994
Year of introduction 1996
Number produced 1400 units
Average unit price $12 million
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 11.9 m β—‰
Service ceiling 5,182 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,675 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 12.2 m β—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,490 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas. Photo of H135M / EC365 by Peter Bakema.