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-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.
| 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).
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