SA316 Alouette III vs Bo 105

French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.
Picture of SA316 Alouette III
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 28 February 1959
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 2000 units
Average unit price $1.5 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 🇩🇪 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
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 10.0 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h
Service ceiling 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,143 kg
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW
3-view profile of SA316 Alouette III
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.0 m
Length 11.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW

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Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.