Key Facts
Total Delivered: | 2 |
Total Still Active: | 2 |
Total Now Stored: | 0 |
Service Entry: | 1994 |
Retirement: | current |
Main Role: | Patrol/SAR |
Origin: | Germany |
History
Two Bo 105CBS-MSS acquired new from the manufacturer in 1994. The Bo 105CBS-MSS is a navalised version of the CBS-4, equipped for maritime surveillance and SAR with provisions including a search radar in an undernose radome and NVG compatible cockpit lighting. It can also be used for over the horizon targeting of the Exocet MM40 anti-shipping missile. Operated by the 5th Squadron.
Individual Details
Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
511 | August 1994 | noted Apr 1999 | ||
? | 1994 |
More Information
References
- World Air Power Journal Vol 21 Summer 1995 p.9
- Worldmil (1996) p.51
- World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)
Other Sources
To be added.
See other operators of the MBB Bo 105
Hello ! I suppose the c/n’s for both Royal Bahraini Navy Bo105 are S-889 and S-893. S-511 was delivered to Iraqi Army … Best regards, Jens Miles