BO 105
Maiden Flight: Thursday, February 16, 1967
IOC: Tuesday, October 13, 1970
Total Production: 1,406
Also Known As
BO 105A
BO 105C
BO 105CB
BO 105CBS
BO 105E4
BO 105L
BO 105LS
BO 105LS A3 Superlifter
BO 105LSA
BO 105M
BO 105P
NBO 105
PAH-1 (Anti-tank version ordered by the German Army)
VBH
Origin
Germany
Contractor/s
Eurocopter
Applications
Sierra
Guided Missiles:
BGM-71A TOW (8)
HOT (6)
SAM & ABM Missiles:
FIM-92 Stinger (4)
Power plant:
Model 250-C20 (2)
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Description:
BO 105 is a twin-engine, light, multi-role helicopter suitable for both civil and military applications. As a military aircraft BO 105 serves as observation, medical evacuation, utility and anti-tank attack helicopter. It is powered by two Allison 250 turboshafts each rated at 550-shp and driving a four bladed main rotor. Configured as an attack helicopter BO 105 can be equipped with HOT, TOW or Stringer missile systems. The German Army is the largest operator having ordered 212 BO 105P armed with HOT/HOT 2 anti-armor missiles. German BO 105Ps are also know as the PAH-1. Germany also purchased 100 BO 105M reconnaissance helicopters under VBH designation. Spain and Sweden also employ this aircraft as attack helicopter. Currently, Germany and Spain are replacing their aging BO105s by high performance Eurocopter Tiger combat helicopter.
In April 2006 the Albanian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Eurocopter for 12 modernized BO 105M helicopters delivered as a gift by the German government. These helicopters were upgraded to the BO 105E-4 standard and were intended to aid Albania into its NATO membership transition.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 3
Dimensions: Height 3 m, Length 11.9 m, Main Rotor Diameter 9.8 m, Width 2.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 2,600 kg (5,732 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 3,000 m (9,843 ft), Cruise Speed 57 mps (205 kph), Max Range 900 km (486 nm), Top Speed 67 mps (242 kph)
Power: Power 1,100 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 4, Number of Engines 2
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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