| A.105B | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Agusta A.105B prototype exhibited at the 1965 Paris Air Show | |
| Role | Prototype light helicopter |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| First flight | October 1964 |
| Number built | 2 [1] |
The Agusta A.105 was an Italian rotorcraft designed by Agusta. 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.
Italy 
Data fromJane's All The World's Aircraft 1965-66 [2]
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