Agusta A.105

The Agusta A.105 was an Italian rotorcraft.

It was never developed beyond the prototype stage.

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

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).