http://www.helis.com/database/news/bo105_50years German #Bo105 50th Anniversary. Developed by Bolkow and manufactured by the new MBB Group, the prototype V1 equipped with Westland Scout rotor head was destroyed before flying in 1966. Prototype V2 first flew February 16, 1967 with a new hingeless rotor system . 1500 units built until 2001 including assemblies in Spain and Indonesia | Helis.com

Fun fact: The MBB BO105 is one of the of the very few helicopters in the world rated to perform aerobatic maneuvers and I had the insane opportunity to learn how to do these maneuvers with the great retired @redbull Pilot, @chuckpaaron 🚁💨 | Dave Sparks