Hi there,
I'm new to CW, will introduce myself soon.
Here's some technical Info about it:
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter Specifications
Maximum weight: 2,500kg/5,512lb
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter Capacity: 1 pil.+4/5pass.
Maximum useful load (including mission fuel): 1,163kg/2,564lb
Sling load capacity: 1,200 kg/2,646lb
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter Maximal operational weight with external load: 2,600 kg/5,732 lb
Power plant: 2 x Allison 250-C20B
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter Take-off power (A.E.O.): 313 kW/420 shp
Maximum continuous power (A.E.O.): 298 kW/400 shp
Fast cruise speed ( at maximum weight): 243 km/h-131 kts
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter Maximum range with standard tank(s): 527 km-285 n.m.
And some trivia:
The Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter CBS-5 is a lightweight twin-engine 5/6-seater multi-role helicopter.
Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter has very high performance capability with one engine inoperative.
Its four-blade, rigid main rotor ensures excellent flight performance, maneuverability and total control, even in negative "g'' maneuvers. The blades are made of composite materials and are protected by an anti-erosion shield. This helicopter offers a high safety level, as its main systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical and lubrication) are redundant.
It is equipped with 2 Allison 250-C 20B turbine engines and is particularly suited for the medevac, police, offshore, and passenger transport operations.
The Eurocopter BO-105 Helicopter CBS-5 is certified for IFR flights.
Have a look at this Site for more info:
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/bo105.htmHere's a picture of poor quality - it's realy hard to identify the heli as a BO...
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bo-105_mit_Au%C3%9Fenlast_vor_der_Skyline_von_Celle_-_postprocessed.jpgIn a german article (yes, I'm a Kraut
) about the 40'th anniversary of the BO-105 (in 2007, worlds first lightweight, twoengine series-helicopter) there ist a last Version mentioned: BO105 LS A3 „Superlifter": Maximum weight 2850kg, max. external (sling-) load 1350kg. There's my source:
http://www.bdli.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=bdliarticle&layout=lrifakten&id=576&Itemid=61.
As far as I remember the BO-105 was one of the first helis able to fly loopings. I realy saw that on an airshow several years ago... neat thing! Sorry for not having any pictures of that...
Hope that help's a little...
Greetings
Ulrich alias Antares