BO-105/PAH-1
Notes: The
BO-105 is a small, astonishingly agile, and versatile helicopter.
It equips the German Army and has been sold worldwide to countries such
as Sweden, Canada, Bahrain, Iraq, Netherlands, Spain, and various South American
and African countries. It has an
all-weather flight capability, and may carry up to two optional 200-liter
internal fuel tanks at the expense of cargo or passengers.
No ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable on
in-flight refueling.
The initial
version, the BO-105C, entered service in 1968.
The BO-105CB is a military light observation/utility helicopter with an
uprated engine. The BO-105 CBS is a
longer version able to carry more passengers; this is the sort of helicopter
that German high-ranking officers tool around in.
The BO-105LS is the Canadian version, powered by an Allison engine that
is optimized for high altitude and hot weather.
The BO-105LS A-3 is the same helicopter, but has more powerful engines.
It is known as the “Super Lifter” variant.
The PAH-1 is an
attack version, also known as the BO-105P.
The PAH-1 has better sighting equipment and more hardpoints; they are
sometimes armed with autocannons, and do not usually carry passengers.
The PAH-1A1 differs in its engines and lifting capability.
The Phase 2 is night attack variant, with a laser designator for use with
Hellfire missiles. The BSH is a
helicopter escort; it normally is armed with Stinger missiles, and carries
sensors that allow it to detect and attack enemy helicopters and aircraft.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Delays in the Tiger attack helicopter meant that the PAH-1 had to see
considerable service as an attack helicopter in the Twilight War.
The BSH was never built.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
BO-105C |
$148,705 |
AvG |
673 kg |
2.4 tons |
2+3 |
3 |
None |
Enclosed |
BO-105CB |
$149,354 |
AvG |
690 kg |
2.5 tons |
2+3 |
4 |
None |
Enclosed |
BO-105CBS |
$159,202 |
AvG |
690 kg |
2.5 tons |
2+5 |
4 |
None |
Enclosed |
BO-105LS |
$153,700 |
AvG |
690 kg |
2.58 tons |
2+3 |
4 |
None |
Enclosed |
BO-105LS A-3 |
$153,879 |
AvG |
1.17 tons |
2.6 tons |
2+4 |
5 |
None |
Enclosed |
PAH-1 |
$441,961 |
AvG |
456 kg |
1.91 tons |
2+1 |
4 |
Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
PAH-1A1 |
$443,201 |
AvG |
690 kg |
2.4 tons |
2+2 |
4 |
Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
PAH-1 Phase 2 |
$879,898 |
AvG |
690 kg |
2.43 tons |
2+2 |
6 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
BSH |
$1,426,982 |
AvG |
456 kg |
2.15 tons |
2 |
7 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
BO-105C |
476 |
119 |
15/30 |
570 |
288 |
3050 |
FF1
CF2 RF1
RB2 |
BO-105CB/CBS |
480 |
120 |
15/30 |
570 |
302 |
3050 |
FF1
CF2 RF1
RB2 |
BO-105LS |
505 |
126 |
15/32 |
570 |
399 |
5000 |
FF1
CF2 RF1
RB2 |
BO-105LS A-3 |
506 |
127 |
15/32 |
570 |
403 |
5000 |
FF1
CF2 RF1
RB2 |
PAH-1/BSH |
540 |
135 |
15/34 |
570 |
297 |
4265 |
FF3
CF3 RF2
RB2 |
PAH-1A1/Phase 2 |
520 |
130 |
15/33 |
570 |
322 |
4265 |
FF3
CF3 RF2
RB3 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
BO-105C/CB/CBS/LS/LS A-3 |
None |
36m |
+1 |
2 Hardpoints |
None |
PAH-1/1A1 |
Secure Radios |
36m |
+2 |
20mm Rh-202 Autocannon or M-134 Minigun,
2 Hardpoints |
525x20mm or 1000x7.62mm |
PAH-1 Phase 2 |
Secure Radios |
36m |
+3 |
20mm Rh-202 Autocannon or M-134 Minigun,
2 Hardpoints |
525x20mm or 1000x7.62mm |
BSH |
Secure Radios, RWR, LWR, Target ID, Auto
Track, Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
36m |
+3 |
20mm Rh-202 Autocannon, 2 Hardpoints |
525x20mm |