What a MBB Bo 105 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 4 MBB Bo 105 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 fly?
A MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 flies about 355 nm, roughly 657 km, which is about 3 h 14 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 cost to own?
A MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 costs about EUR 14,186 a month to run, or about EUR 1,135 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105
Aircraft overview
The MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 is a light twin engine helicopter developed by Bölkow in Germany, later produced under Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm and Eurocopter. It first flew in 1967, entered production in 1970 and remained in production into 2001. The type is best known for its rigid, hingeless main rotor, a major design feature that gave it precise handling and made it one of the first light twins widely accepted for demanding civil, parapublic and military work. Typical roles include emergency medical services, police aviation, offshore support, utility transport, training and light attack in military variants.
Performance & specifications
Performance varies by version, but civil MBB Bo 105 models typically cruise at about 120 to 130 knots, with a range commonly around 300 nautical miles when equipped with standard fuel. Service ceiling is typically listed around 17,000 feet. Maximum takeoff weight is in the 5,070 to 5,512 lb range, depending on variant, equipment and certification basis. Most production aircraft use two Rolls-Royce, formerly Allison, 250 series turboshaft engines, including the 250-C20B and later 250-C20R installations. The twin engine layout and compact footprint made the aircraft practical for confined area operations, while the rotor system gave it handling qualities that remain distinctive among legacy light helicopters.
Cabin & avionics
The standard cabin is arranged for one or two pilots with up to four passengers, although EMS, police and utility interiors vary substantially. The flat floor, large side doors and rear clamshell access on many configurations support stretcher loading, mission equipment and rapid role changes. Avionics are highly dependent on operator history. Many aircraft retain analog flight instruments with BendixKing, Collins or similar radios, while upgraded examples may have Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, modern transponders, audio panels and mission specific equipment. Integrated systems such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical factory equipment for the MBB Bo 105.
Buying & value
Prospective buyers should focus on variant, maintenance status, remaining component lives, engine condition, rotor system history, corrosion exposure and the quality of any mission conversion. Common civil variants include the Bo 105C, CB, CBS and later CBS-5, with the CBS models offering a stretched cabin that is often preferred for EMS and utility work. Ex military aircraft can offer value, but records, demilitarization quality and equipment compatibility require careful review. In the used market, the MBB / Bolkow MBB Bo 105 is positioned as a capable legacy light twin with strong utility credentials, but acquisition price should be weighed against parts support, inspection costs and the need for avionics modernization.