Steam News16 February 20264mo ago

The BO 105 CB-2 is Temporarily Discounted for its First Flight Anniversary!

The maiden flight of the light twin-engine Bo 105 helicopter took place on February 16th 1967 at the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm airfield in Ottobrunn near Munich.

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addedThe maiden flight of the light twin-engine Bo 105 helicopter took place on February 16th 1967 at the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm airfield in Ottobrunn near Munich. The prototype took to the air with a new hingeless four-blade hub and composite blades, the key innovation of the project. The Bo 105 became the first production helicopter with a rigid rotor and one of the first light twin-engine helicopters. Its design guaranteed reliability and durability, and thanks to it, the Bo 105 could perform aerobatic maneuvers and found wide application in both military and civilian service.

changedAbout this helicopterThe BO 105 CB-2 is an experimental version of the Bo 105, developed for the Swedish Army’s anti-tank helicopter competition. This version features improved optics and the American BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile system. Use the helicopter’s maneuverability and compact size to evade threats and launch sudden, precise strikes against enemy armored vehicles!

The maiden flight of the light twin-engine Bo 105 helicopter took place on February 16th 1967 at the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm airfield in Ottobrunn near Munich. The prototype took to the air with a new hingeless four-blade hub and composite blades, the key innovation of the project. The Bo 105 became the first production helicopter with a rigid rotor and one of the first light twin-engine helicopters. Its design guaranteed reliability and durability, and thanks to it, the Bo 105 could perform aerobatic maneuvers and found wide application in both military and civilian service.

The BO 105 CB-2 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles!

This offer is only available during the promotional period.

When: From February 16th (10:00 GMT) until February 19th (10:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Helicopter > Premium vehicles.

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About this helicopter

The BO 105 CB-2 is an experimental version of the Bo 105, developed for the Swedish Army’s anti-tank helicopter competition. This version features improved optics and the American BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile system. Use the helicopter’s maneuverability and compact size to evade threats and launch sudden, precise strikes against enemy armored vehicles!

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Steam News / 16 February 2026

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