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 |
🇫🇷 France
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Aérospatiale |
| First flight |
12 March 1955 |
| Year of introduction |
1957 |
| Number produced |
1300 units
|
| 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 |
🇩🇪 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.