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Rijkspolitie MBB Bolkow Bo-105 PH-RPZ
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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).
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Bo-105CB:
The standard production variant.
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Bo-105CBS:
VIP version with a slightly longer fuselage
to accommodate 6 passengers, some used in a
SAR role.
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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.
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Bo-105M/VBH:
Standard reconnaissance version.
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Bo-105P/PAH1: Standard antitank version.
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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.
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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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Developing Nation: |
Germany |
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Manufacturer/Designer: |
Eurocopter. |
| Task: |
Light utility
helicopter. |
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First Flight: |
February 16, 1967. |
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First Delivery: |
1979. |
| First
Operational: |
1980. |
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Crew: |
1 or 2. |
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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. |
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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. |
| Performance: |
Max. endurance 2
hours 10 minutes. |
| 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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