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BO 105P - N8809W

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1983 Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, BO 105 P

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The BO 105 P is a light twin-engine anti-tank attack helicopter variant developed by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) for the West German military.

* Military Designation: Designated as the PAH-1 (Panzerabwehrhubschrauber 1, or tank-defense helicopter) by the German Army (Bundeswehr).
* Primary Mission: Anti-tank warfare and battlefield observation.
* Operational Era: Entered service in the late 1970s and actively operated throughout the 1980s and beyond, receiving upgrades like the AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver around 1983.

Key Specifications & Design

* Rotor System: Pioneering hingeless titanium-block rotor head with glass-fiber composite blades, allowing high maneuverability.
* Powerplant: Powered by two Allison 250 turboshaft engines (typically Allison 250-C20B).
* Performance: Maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 kg (5,511 lbs) and a top speed of roughly 242 km/h (150 mph).

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