Germany
BO 105 (MBB)
Gary's Combat Aircraft Reference Guide

FM 44-80:  BO-105

GENERAL DATA

Country of Origin: Germany.
Similar Aircraft: OH-6 Cayuse, Defender 500MD, Alouette III, Mi-4 Hound.
Crew: Two.
Role: Observation, antitank utility.
Armament: HOT antitank missiles.
Dimensions: Length: 39 ft (11.84 m). Rotor diameter: 32 ft, 3 in (9.84 m).

DESCRIPTION

Wings: Four-blade main rotor mounted above center of cabin. Antitank version has short, stubby, weapon-carrying outriggers on lower midsection.

Engine(s): Two turboshaft engines on top of fuselage.

Fuselage: Short, thick, oval-shaped, and rounded at nose and rear. Glassed-in cockpit. Landing skids.

Tail: Swept-back and tapered fin. Small rectangular fins mounted at the tips of the rectangular flats. Rotor on left.

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More BO-105 Art

GTA 44-2-18:  BO-105 Front
GTA 44-2-18:  BO-105 Side
GTA 44-2-18:  BO-105 Bottom
GTA 44-2-10:  BO-105