MBB Bolkow Bo-105
B?lkow Bo-105CB-4 B-70 Royal Netherlands Army
The Bo-105CBS-5 Army or Navy is a lightweight twin-engine multi-role military helicopter. It is built by the Eurocopter Group (since July 10th 2000 member of EADS), owned 70% by A?rospatiale France and 30% by Daimler Aerospace (DASA) of Germany. The military version of the Bo-105 include the antitank version with weapon-carrying outriggers and the scout version which has a mast-mounted sight above the main rotor. Missions include: direct air support, antitank, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and transport. In addition to reconnaissance, observation and surveillance missions. Many civil operators use the Bo-105 for medical assistance by accidents. Also for police operations is the Bo-105 perfect.
The Bo-105 was developed initially by Messerschmitt-B?lkow-Blohm in Germany. Others are built in Chile, the Philippines, Indonesia (NBo-105), and Spain (CASA Bo-105/ATH).
- Bo-105CB: The standard production variant.
- Bo-105CBS: VIP version with a slightly longer fuselage to accommodate 6 passengers, some used in a SAR role.
- Bo-105LS: Upgraded to 2x 550-shp Allison 250-C28 turbo shafts engines for extended capabilities in high altitudes and temperatures. Produced only in Canada.
- Bo-105M/VBH: Standard reconnaissance version.
- Bo-105P/PAH1: Standard antitank version.
- The Bo-105P has a roof-mounted direct-view, daylight-only sight to allow firing of HOT ATGMs. Options exist to fit a thermal imaging system for night operations, and a laser designator.
- Available avionics include weather radar, Doppler and GPS navigation, and an autopilot. It is capable of operation in day, night, and instrument meteorological conditions.
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- B?lkow Bo-105CB-4 B-70 Royal Netherlands Army
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- B?lkow Bo-105PAH 86+90 Heeresflieger
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-39, Kosovo Force (KFOR) titles on Netherlands Bolkow
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-39 in UN colours
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- Implementation Force (IFOR) Bo-105CB-4 B-40 Koninklijke Luchtmacht
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-43 demo colours Royal Netherlands Air Force
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-70 KLu
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-72 Koninklijke Luchtmacht
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- Bo-105CB-4 B-77 “45 Years 299sq” KLu
| Developing Nation: | Germany. |
| Manufacturer/Designer: | Eurocopter. |
| Task: | Light utility helicopter . |
| First Flight: | February 16, 1967. |
| First Delivery: | 1979. |
| First Operational: | 1980. |
| Crew: | 1 or 2. |
| Troops/passengers: | 4 or 5 |
| Maine rotor diameter: | 9,84 m. |
| Maine rotor disc area: | 76,05 m². |
| Tail rotor diameter: | 1,90 m. |
| Tail rotor disc area: | 2,835 m². |
| Length overall, rotors turning: | 11,86 m. |
| Length fuselage: | 8,56 m. |
| Height overall: | 3,00 m. |
| Engine (s): | Two Allison 250-C-20B each rated at 313 kW for take-off and 298 kW for continuous running. |
| Weight: | - Empty: 1.276 Kg. - Internal fuel: 456 Kg. - Max. payload: 691 Kg. |
| Max. Take off weight: | 2.500 Kg. |
| Cruise Speed: | 242 km/h. |
| Max. Speed: | 270 km/h at m. |
| Service ceiling: | 5.180 m. |
| Hovering ceiling: | - in ground effect 2.560 m. - out of ground effect 1.615 m. |
| Max. Range: | 1.112 km. |
| Performance: | Max. endurance 2 hours 10 minutes. |
| Rate of climb: | 480 m per minute. |
| Weapons: | - Rheinmetall Rh 202 20mm cannon. - AIM-92A Stinger. - AS-12 ASM pods. - 2.75-in rocket pods. - 68-mm SNEB rocket pods. - 50-mm SNIA rockets. - TOW I air-to-ground missile. - TOW II air-to-ground missile. - Hot II air-to-ground missile. |
| Military Bölkow Bo-105 operators : | |
| Bahrain. | - 3 Bo-105C |
| Brunei. | - 5 Bo-105CB - 1 Bo-105CBS |
| Chile. | - 7 Bo-105C - 10 Bo-105S - 1 Bo-105LS-A1 - 2 Bo-105CBS - 5 Bo-105CB |
| Ciskei. | - 1 Bo-105 |
| Colombia. | - 2 Bo-105CB |
| Dubai. | - 6 Bo-105S |
| Germany. | - 208 Bo-105P - 96 Bo-105M |
| Indonesia. | - 12 NBo-105C - 4 NBo-105SC - 18 NBo-105C/CB |
| Iraq. | - 75 Bo-105C |
| Jordan. | - 3 NBo-105C |
| Kenya. | - 1 Bo-105S |
| Lesotho. | - 2 Bo-105CBS |
| Mexico. | - 6 Bo-105C - 5 Bo-105CB |
| Netherlands.* | - 31 Bo-105CB-4 |
| Peru. | - 18 Bo-105C - 6 Bo-105L |
| Philippines. | - 4 Bo-105C - 10 Bo-105SC |
| Sierra Leone. | - 1 Bo-105C |
| Spain. | - 28 Bo-105ATH (HA.15) - 18 Bo-105GSH (HR.15) - 14 Bo-105LOH (HR.15) |
| Sweden. | - 20 Bo-105CB (Hkp 9B) |
| Trinidad and Tobago. | - 1 Bo-105CBS |
*number 32 is a civilian Bo-105D, G-AZTI is an instruction aircraft at LETS (Air Force School).
MBB Bolkow Bo-105
One of the first HEMS helicopters in the Netherlands is this Bolkow Bo-105 PH-NZX.
The Bo-105CBS-5 Army or Navy is a lightweight twin-engine multi-role military helicopter. It is built by the Eurocopter Group (since July 10th 2000 member of EADS), owned 70% by A?rospatiale France and 30% by Daimler Aerospace (DASA) of Germany. The military version of the Bo-105 include the antitank version with weapon-carrying outriggers and the scout version which has a mast-mounted sight above the main rotor. Missions include: direct air support, antitank, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and transport. In addition to reconnaissance, observation and surveillance missions. Many civil operators use the Bo-105 for medical assistance by accidents. Also for police operations is the Bo-105 perfect.
The Bo-105 was developed initially by Messerschmitt-B?lkow-Blohm in Germany. Others are built in Chile, the Philippines, Indonesia (NBo-105), and Spain (CASA Bo-105/ATH).
- Bo-105CB: The standard production variant.
- Bo-105CBS: VIP version with a slightly longer fuselage to accommodate 6 passengers, some used in a SAR role.
- Bo-105LS: Upgraded to 2x 550-shp Allison 250-C28 turbo shafts engines for extended capabilities in high altitudes and temperatures. Produced only in Canada.
- Bo-105M/VBH: Standard reconnaissance version.
- Bo-105P/PAH1: Standard antitank version.
- The Bo-105P has a roof-mounted direct-view, daylight-only sight to allow firing of HOT ATGMs. Options exist to fit a thermal imaging system for night operations, and a laser designator.
- Available avionics include weather radar, Doppler and GPS navigation, and an autopilot. It is capable of operation in day, night, and instrument meteorological conditions.
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- One of the first HEMS helicopters in the Netherlands is this Bolkow Bo-105 PH-NZX.
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- Rijks Politie Bolkow Bo-105 PH-RPW
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- Bolkow Bo-105 PH-RPZ Landelijke Politie Diensten
| Developing Nation: | Germany. |
| Manufacturer/Designer: | Eurocopter. |
| Task: | Light utility helicopter . |
| First Flight: | February 16, 1967. |
| First Delivery: | 1979. |
| First Operational: | 1980. |
| Crew: | 1 or 2. |
| Troops/passengers: | 4 or 5 |
| Maine rotor diameter: | 9,84 m. |
| Maine rotor disc area: | 76,05 m². |
| Tail rotor diameter: | 1,90 m. |
| Tail rotor disc area: | 2,835 m². |
| Length overall, rotors turning: | 11,86 m. |
| Length fuselage: | 8,56 m. |
| Height overall: | 3,00 m. |
| Engine (s): | Two Allison 250-C-20B each rated at 313 kW for take-off and 298 kW for continuous running. |
| Weight: | - Empty: 1.276 Kg. - Internal fuel: 456 Kg. - Max. payload: 691 Kg. |
| Max. Take off weight: | 2.500 Kg. |
| Cruise Speed: | 242 km/h. |
| Max. Speed: | 270 km/h at m. |
| Service ceiling: | 5.180 m. |
| Hovering ceiling: | - in ground effect 2.560 m. - out of ground effect 1.615 m. |
| Max. Range: | 1.112 km. |
| Performance: | Max. endurance 2 hours 10 minutes. |
| Rate of climb: | 480 m per minute. |
| Weapons: | - Rheinmetall Rh 202 20mm cannon. - AIM-92A Stinger. - AS-12 ASM pods. - 2.75-in rocket pods. - 68-mm SNEB rocket pods. - 50-mm SNIA rockets. - TOW I air-to-ground missile. - TOW II air-to-ground missile. - Hot II air-to-ground missile. |
Boeing 747 Family
N74701 is the prototype of the Boeing 747 family.
Boeing launched the 747 Program in 1966 with an order from Pan American World Airlines. The 747 entered commercial service in 1970; the early 747 family included the -100, -SP, -200 and -300 models, commonly referred to as the Classics. The 747-400 is currently the only model in production, and it is the best-selling member of the 747 family. Boeing thoroughly redesigned the 747 with the -400 model, making major aerodynamic improvements, adding winglets to improve fuel efficiency, incorporating new avionics, installing a new flight deck and providing the latest in-flight entertainment systems.
The 747-400 flight deck replaced the analog systems of the 747 classic with digital avionics, reducing the number of lights, gauges and switches from 971 to 365. Programmable displays and simpler cockpit procedures also reduced the workload in the cockpit.
Boeing 747-400LCF the Large Cargo Freighter’s unique design will feature an entire aft fuselage that swings open for loading. Modifications to enlarge the upper fuselage will increase the volume of the main cargo deck to 1.845 m³, 300 percent more capacity than the 747-400 Freighter, the largest freighter in regularly scheduled service. Two Large Cargo Freighters will be needed to support initial 787 production. Two 747-400s that will be converted to the new configuration were purchased by Boeing in 2004. Boeing continues looking for a third airplane that will enter service later. Certification of the first Large Cargo Freighter will occur in 2006, with the airplane returning to service in 2007 to support final assembly of the first 787 Dreamliner.
| Developing nation: | United States of America |
| Manufacturer/designer: | Boeing Commercial Airplane Company. |
| Production line: | Everett, WA. |
| Type aircraft: | Long range high capacity wide body airliner. |
| First flight: | - 747-100 February 9, 1969, N7470.
- 747-200B October 11, 1970, N611US. - 747-200F November 30, 1971, N1794B. - 747-200C March 23, 1973, N747WA. - 747SP July 4, 1975, N747SP. - 747-200M November 18, 1974, N8297V. - 747-300/SR October 5, 1982 N6005C. - 747-300M February 14, 1983, N4548M. - 747-400 April 29, 1988, N401PW. - 747-400M June 30, 1989, N6038E. - 747-400D March 18, 1991, N60668. - 747-400F May 4, 1993, N6005C. - 747-400ER July 31, 2002, N6018N. - 747-400ERF September 30, 2002, N5017Q. - 747-400LCF September 9, 2006. |
| First delivery: | - 747-100 December 13, 1969 to Pan Am.
- 747-200B January 15, 1971 to KLM. - 747-200F March 10, 1972 to Lufthansa. - 747-200C April 30, 1973 to World Airways. - 747SP March 5, 1976 to Pan Am. - 747-200M March 7, 1975 to Air Canada. - 747-300/SR March 1, 1983 to UTA. - 747-300M March 5 1983 to Swissair. - 747-400 January 26, 1989 to Northwest Airlines. - 747-400M September 1, 1989 to KLM. - 747-400D October 10, 1991 to Japan Air Lines. - 747-400F October 22, 1993 to Cargolux. - 747-400ER October 31, 2002 to Qantas. - 747-400ERF. October 17, 2002 to Air France. |
| Last delivery: | - 747-100 July 1986 to Japan Air Lines.
- 747-200B December 1990 to USAF. - 747-200F November 1991 to Nippon Cargo Airways. - 747-200C September 1988 to Martinair. - 747SP December 12, 1989 to Abu Dhabi Government (UAE). - 747-200M December 12, 1989 to Abu Dhabi Government (UAE). - 747-300/SR October 1988 to Japan Asia. - 747-300M September 1990 to SABENA. - 747-400M April 10, 2002 to KLM. - 747-400D December 1995 to All Nippon Airways. |
| Boeing 747 Top 10 current operators: | |
| Japan Air Lines. | - 73 Boeing 747 |
| British airways. | - 57 Boeing 747 |
| Korean Air Lines. | - 43 Boeing 747 |
| United Airlines. | - 37 Boeing 747 |
| Qantas. | - 36 Boeing 747 |
| Cathay Pacific Airlines. | - 35 Boeing 747 |
| Northwest Airlines. | - 35 Boeing 747 |
| Air France. | - 34 Boeing 747 |
| China Airlines. | - 30 Boeing 747 |
| Lufthansa. | - 30 Boeing 747 |
Summary March 2005.
| Boeing 747 Top 10 all times operators: | |
| Japan Air Lines. | - 113 Boeing 747 |
| British Airways. | - 101 Boeing 747 |
| United Airlines. | - 88 Boeing 747 |
| Singapore Airlines. | - 79 Boeing 747 |
| Air France. | - 72 Boeing 747 |
| Korean Air Lines. | - 70 Boeing 747 |
| Pan Am. | - 65 Boeing 747 |
| Qantas. | - 65 Boeing 747 |
| Lufthansa. | - 62 Boeing 747 |
| Northwest Airlines. | - 62 Boeing 747 |