MBB Bölkow Bo-105
November 29, 2008 by R.Vogelaar
Bölkow 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 Aérospatiale 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-Bölkow-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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- Bölkow Bo-105CB-4 B-70 Royal Netherlands Army
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Developing Nation: |
Germany. |
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Manufacturer/Designer: |
Eurocopter. |
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Task: |
Light utility helicopter . |
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First Flight: |
February 16, 1967. |
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First Delivery: |
1979. |
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First Operational: |
1980. |
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Crew: |
1 or 2. |
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Troops/passengers: |
4 or 5 |
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Maine rotor diameter: |
9,84 m. |
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Maine rotor disc area: |
76,05 m². |
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Tail rotor diameter: |
1,90 m. |
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Tail rotor disc area: |
2,835 m². |
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Length overall, rotors turning: |
11,86 m. |
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Length fuselage: |
8,56 m. |
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Height overall: |
3,00 m. |
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Engine (s): |
Two Allison 250-C-20B each rated at 313 kW for take-off and 298 kW for continuous running. |
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Weight: |
- Empty: 1.276 Kg. - Internal fuel: 456 Kg. - Max. payload: 691 Kg. |
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Max. Take off weight: |
2.500 Kg. |
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Cruise Speed: |
242 km/h. |
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Max. Speed: |
270 km/h at m. |
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Service ceiling: |
5.180 m. |
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Hovering ceiling: |
- in ground effect 2.560 m. - out of ground effect 1.615 m. |
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Max. Range: |
1.112 km. |
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Performance: |
Max. endurance 2 hours 10 minutes. |
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Rate of climb: |
480 m per minute. |
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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. |
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Military Bölkow Bo-105 operators : |
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Bahrain. |
- 3 Bo-105C |
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Brunei. |
- 5 Bo-105CB - 1 Bo-105CBS |
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Chile. |
- 7 Bo-105C - 10 Bo-105S - 1 Bo-105LS-A1 - 2 Bo-105CBS - 5 Bo-105CB |
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Ciskei. |
- 1 Bo-105 |
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Colombia. |
- 2 Bo-105CB |
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Dubai. |
- 6 Bo-105S |
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Germany. |
- 208 Bo-105P - 96 Bo-105M |
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Indonesia. |
- 12 NBo-105C - 4 NBo-105SC - 18 NBo-105C/CB |
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Iraq. |
- 75 Bo-105C |
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Jordan. |
- 3 NBo-105C |
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Kenya. |
- 1 Bo-105S |
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Lesotho. |
- 2 Bo-105CBS |
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Mexico. |
- 6 Bo-105C - 5 Bo-105CB |
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Netherlands.* |
- 31 Bo-105CB-4 |
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Peru. |
- 18 Bo-105C - 6 Bo-105L |
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Philippines. |
- 4 Bo-105C - 10 Bo-105SC |
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Sierra Leone. |
- 1 Bo-105C |
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Spain. |
- 28 Bo-105ATH (HA.15) - 18 Bo-105GSH (HR.15) - 14 Bo-105LOH (HR.15) |
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Sweden. |
- 20 Bo-105CB (Hkp 9B) |
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Trinidad and Tobago. |
- 1 Bo-105CBS |
*number 32 is a civilian Bo-105D, G-AZTI is an instruction aircraft at LETS (Air Force School)
