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.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
First flight 12 March 1955
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 Helicopter
Manufacturer MBB
First flight 16 February 1967
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.7 m β—‰
Service ceiling 2,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 895 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 343 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SA315 Alouette II
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.