Bo 105 vs H145M / EC645

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 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB
First flight 16 February 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
Picture of H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $25 million
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Service ceiling 5,182 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,675 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,792 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas. Photo of H145M / EC645 by Airbus / Christian Keller.