The Agusta A.105, an Italian rotorcraft, never advanced beyond the prototype stage.
Its purpose was to streamline the manufacturing process.
Equipped with the Agusta built Turbomeca-Agusta TA-230 turbine engine, this helicopter was designed for liaison, aerial photography, and high-speed transport.
At the 1965 Paris Air Show, both the A.105 and A.105B were showcased, with the latter adorned in Italian Air Force markings.
However, neither variant made any further progress beyond the prototype stage.
Variants
A.105
Original two-seat prototype
A.105B
Four seat variant.
Specifications
A.105
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 take-off 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).
Sources
Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft 1965-66-J W R Taylor.
