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Bo 105 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 300 – $1 900
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Bo 105
Family:
Other
Manufacturer:
Other
Aircraft Class:
Helicopter
ICAO/IATA Codes:
B105
Number Built:
1 500
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity45
  • Reliability70
  • Comfort30

Performance

Service Ceiling:
17 001 ft 5 182 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
5 512 lbs 2 500 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboshaft
Typical Engine:
2 x Allison 250-C20
Long Range Cruise Speed:
116 kts 215 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
138 kts 255 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
3.1 h
Max Range:
354 nmi 656 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
485 lb/h 220 kg/h
Max Payload:
2 205 lbs 1 000 kg

Bo 105 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
4
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
9.91 ft 3.02 m
Aircraft Length:
28.08 ft 8.56 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger compartment behind the cockpit, with flexible forward/rear-facing seating; rear cabin space serves baggage or mission equipment
Doors:
Side passenger doors and separate cockpit doors; rear clamshell loading doors provide baggage/mission access; no galley service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage stowage depends on passenger/mission layout; operator must confirm dimensions and allowance
Airstairs:
No integrated airliner-style stairs; boarding uses skid, fixed step or portable step as fitted

Charter Costs for the Bo 105

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$1 300 – $1 900

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$500 000 – $1.8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$12.35
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$640 – $1 000
Annual Cost of Ownership
$360 000 – $554 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$2.18 – $3.19

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$164 000
At 350 hours
$287 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$170 000
At 350 hours
$170 000

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Bo 105 Description

Imagine a silhouette with a cinch of size passing through a mountain air, landing in a hospital helipad or hovering for a high-stakes rescue. Bo 105 is the helicopter sculptor of all time, a proven workhorse in the skies, once it brought versatility to an entirely different level and still seats to herself. No, it is not a helicopter with a cabin that is big enough to house an entire family. This helicopter is the champion of incidence. Its compact, and unpretentious cabin is capable of comfortably holding up to four passengers or essential cargo, thus it has become the top choice for operators that want to travel space and time with no encumbrance. What is fascinating is the distance it can make those rotor blades go. With a maximum range reaching 656 kilometers that is Bo 105 which most can not reach easily. While some planes do go directly, it isn't the case for a meeting in downtown and an appointment in a coastal facility right after or long-range patrols over the imaginary line in the sea or meds to a hospital in difficult terrain. It only requires a short and efficient flight. Contrary to the fact that it is small, it works better in normal circumstances. Performance is not all about how far you can go, though. Its two engines not only provide extra reliability but also enough power to fly the machine; the special-designed fenestron tail rotor which is not a trumpet, will protect it to hit the ground first cutting off the power and making it dead silent. It means the inhabited areas are less disturbed and the cabin is clearer for verbal communication. In addition to the lovely handling characteristics, pilots have been complimenting for the last 40 years about the rock-solid stability that even in gusty wind conditions or when they are sticking it down on a small absents, the plane maintains. The rigid rotor system, which was an innovative aspect at the time, gives the aircraft remarkable liberty and quick control which is a characteristic that has never been forgotten. The cabin, on the other hand, is just focused on one thing. There are no marble counters and fancy furniture, but the design is very much functional for different missions. The seats are sturdy and adaptable, the windows are big and the systems are easy to observe. The cabin is clearly designed and furnished to suit whatever mission you are going to give it, be it transporting leaders on short hops or working on utility issues. The fenestron is one of the reasons that the noise level inside the cabin is impressive for its class, thus, it particularly makes communication in the second language easier without shouting. For many years, the Bo 105 has been the one not to be recognized in the multitude of fields; it has been used by law enforcement in air surveillance, by energy workers installing equipment in the bushes, in search and rescue operations and by companies for personnel transport. Its mixture of durability, impressive distance coverage for a compact size, quick handling, and versatility of operation is what makes it a very practical and long-lasting choice. When you need to reach places that are difficult to access, Bo 105 is the one that takes you there in utmost quiet and efficient competency that is hard to find elsewhere.

Strengths

  • Direct access to suitable landing sites
  • Flexible passenger and utility layouts

Weaknesses

  • Limited baggage and cabin space
  • Payload depends strongly on fuel, equipment and conditions

Best use cases

  • Local and regional transfers
  • Sightseeing or remote-site access

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