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BO 105 CBS-5 (ARMY or NAVY)

The BO 105 CBS-5 Army or Navy is a lightweight twin-engine multi-role military helicopter.

This helicopter can be armed or not. In addition to reconnaissance, observation and surveillance missions, this helicopter is particularly suitable for carrying task forces and casualties, thanks to its unpartitioned cabin/cargo area. The helicopter is powered by two Allison 250-C 20B turbine engines and can easily be reconfigured for different armed duties, and particularly to support the following specific weapon systems: anti-tank missiles, rocket launchers, pod-mounted gun, gun turret, side-firing machine gun.

The Maritime Search & Surveillance BO 105 CBS 5, is the shipborne version of the BO 105, with the same engines. The helicopter features a 360° surveillance and watch meteorological radar, and has a capability to also support an associated data recorder and transmitter system, a Doppler/GPS navigation control system, and is NVG compatible.


BO-105 Dimensions

BO 105 CBS-5 ARMY or NAVY
Maximum weight2,500 kg
Capacity1 pil.+4/5 sold.
Maximum load1,190 kg
Sling capacity1,200 kg
Max. weight w/ext. load2,600 kg
Power plant2 x Allison
250-C20B
Take-off power313 kW
Max. cont. power298 kW
Cruise speed243 km
Maximum range564 km




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