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