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Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 Family

The MBB Bo 105 is a light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter that introduced a rigid, hingeless titanium rotor head and glass-fibre rotor blades to production rotorcraft. Its agility, compact size, flat cabin floor, and rear loading doors supported air ambulance, police, utility, passenger, and military work. The type played an especially important role in the growth of permanent helicopter emergency-medical services in Europe.

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Identity

Aliases
Bo 105Bölkow Bo 105BO105Bo 105 CBSBo 105 LS
Family Name
MBB Bo 105
Full Name
Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 Family
Roles
utilityair_ambulancesearch_and_rescuetrainermilitarybusiness
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The MBB Bo 105 is a light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter that introduced a rigid, hingeless titanium rotor head and glass-fibre rotor blades to production rotorcraft. Its agility, compact size, flat cabin floor, and rear loading doors supported air ambulance, police, utility, passenger, and military work. The type played an especially important role in the growth of permanent helicopter emergency-medical services in Europe.
First Flight Year
1,967
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 13:05:20 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 13:05:20 UTC