Agusta A.105
Agusta · Italy · first flew 1964 · helicopter
The Agusta A.105 was an Italian prototype light helicopter designed by Agusta.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single main rotor of 8.4 metres diameter
- Light two-crew turbine helicopter
- Powered by a Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 turboshaft
Look for a small single-rotor turbine helicopter, 6.72 metres long.
Specifications
- The Agusta A.105 has a length of 6.72 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in October 1964 and was never developed beyond the prototype stage.
Variants
The A.105 was the original two-seat prototype and the A.105B a four-seat variant; two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype and did not progress to production.
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