SA315 Alouette II vs Bo 105
French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. |
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Origin country |
π«π· France
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Category |
Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer |
AΓ©rospatiale |
First flight |
12 March 1955 |
Year of introduction |
1957 |
Number produced |
1300 units
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Average unit price |
$-- million
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German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. |
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Origin country |
π©πͺ Germany
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Category |
Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer |
MBB |
First flight |
16 February 1967 |
Year of introduction |
1970 |
Number produced |
1500 units
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Average unit price |
$0.6 million
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Height |
2.8 m
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Length |
9.7 m
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Service ceiling |
2,300 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
1,600 kg
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Empty weight |
895 kg
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Total thrust |
1 x 343 kW
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Height |
3.0 m
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Length |
11.9 m
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Service ceiling |
5,182 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
2,700 kg
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Empty weight |
1,675 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 332 kW
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Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.