Agusta A.105

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A.105B
File:Agusta A.105 prototype.jpg
Agusta A.105 prototype in flight
General information
TypePrototype light helicopter
National originItaly
ManufacturerAgusta
Number built2[1]
History
First flightOctober 1964

The Agusta A.105 was an Italian rotorcraft designed by Agusta. It was never developed beyond the prototype stage.

Development and design

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The A.105 was designed to simplify the manufacturing process. Built to be a liaison, aerial photography and high-speed transport helicopter, it was powered by the Agusta built Turbomeca-Agusta TA-230 turbine engine.

The A.105 and A.105B were displayed at the 1965 Paris Air Show, the latter wearing Italian Air Force markings. Both variants did not progress beyond the prototype stage.

Variants

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A.105
Original two-seat prototype
A.105B
Four seater variant.

Operators

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File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy

Specifications (A.105)

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File:Agusta A105B MM80416 LEB 19.06.65 edited-2.jpg
Agusta A.105B prototype exhibited at the 1965 Paris Air Show

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965-66 [2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 6.72 m (22 ft 1 in) (fuselage length)
  • Height: 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in)
  • Empty weight: 550 kg (1,213 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 turboshaft, 205 kW (275 shp)
  • Main rotor diameter: 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in)
  • Main rotor area: 55.4 m2 (596 sq ft)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 175 km/h (109 mph, 94 kn)
  • Range: 310 km (190 mi, 170 nmi)
  • Endurance: 1 hr 45 min
  • Service ceiling: 2,800 m (9,200 ft)

See also

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Related lists

References

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  1. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Taylor 1965, pp. 88–89.
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