50 Years BO105 - A pioneer of modern helicopter technology

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Hey, I just came across this anniversary vid!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfz8CVntoyc


It has been 50 years since the BO105 embarked on its maiden flight on 16 February 1967 in Ottobrunn near Munich. Conceived as a two-tonne-class light multi-purpose helicopter, cutting-edge technologies and materials led to the BO105 being the first helicopter to feature a rigid, hingeless rotor head made of titanium and glass-fibre-reinforced rotor blades.
With more than 400 aircraft still in use, customers around the world value the BO105 for its versatility, robustness and reliability.


Read more: http://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/en/ref/50-years-BO105_418.html

A lot has changed between then and now. However, the BO105 is still a neat little power pack :D

BR Michael
 

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As a Cobra and 58 guy, I was green with envy the first time I got to fly with the Bundeswehr Panzerabwehrhubschraber battalion. Like going from a Ford Mustang to a Porche'.

...hope my German is still good... ;D
 

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