ZAP16.COM

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.

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).