Bo 105 vs SA315 Alouette II

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
French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $-- 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 2.8 m â—‰
Length 9.7 m â—‰
Service ceiling 2,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 895 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 343 kW â—‰
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Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.