Eurocopter BO105 Helicopter 1990s
Originally built by Eurocopter (Aerospatiale / MBB heritage), now Airbus Helicopters.
1990s helicopters include Bell 407 (1996+), Eurocopter EC120/130 (late decade), MD 600N, continued Bell 206 production. Rolls-Royce 250-series turbines from this era are reliable; component-overhaul cycles drive ownership cost. Avionics typically Honeywell or original-spec; many have undergone glass-cockpit retrofit. Pre-buy: turbine hot section, transmission, rotor head and tail rotor blade hours.
The Eurocopter BO105 is a compact twin-engine helicopter buyers consider for utility, public-service, EMS, patrol, and specialist missions where maneuverability and twin-engine redundancy matter. It is a legacy platform, so component status, support path, mission equipment, and operating history decide the deal. Compared with single-engine light helicopters, the BO105 adds redundancy and complexity; compared with newer light twins, it is more legacy-support dependent.
1 used Eurocopter BO105 helicopters for sale 1990s · 5-seat · Reference price ~$650,000 ($350,000–$1,100,000) · updated yesterday
Eurocopter BO105 Specifications
Model specThe Eurocopter BO105 is a 5-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 129 kt (239 km/h), a range of 310 nm (574 km), and a useful load of 1,600 lbs (726 kg).
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Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Eurocopter BO105
Buying a Eurocopter BO105 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Eurocopter BO105
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Eurocopter BO105 Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Recently Sold Eurocopter BO105
| 1986 BO105 | $680,000 |
Eurocopter BO105 Safety Record
Across all BO105 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
3
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | Archerfield, | Incident | — |
| Jul 07, 2011 | Tari, | Incident | — |
| Mar 10, 2000 | DALHART, TX | Fatal (4) | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather… |
NTSB records 2000–2021. Includes all Eurocopter BO105 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.