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. |
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| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France
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| 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. |
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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
|
| Average unit price |
$0.6 million
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| Wingspan |
11.0 m
|
| Height |
3.0 m
◉
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| Length |
10.0 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
210 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
3,200 m
◉
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,200 kg
◉
|
| Empty weight |
1,143 kg
◉
|
| Total thrust |
1 x 713 kW
◉
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| Wingspan |
-- m
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| Height |
3.0 m
◉
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| Length |
11.9 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
-- km/h
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| 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.