Developed from the West German MBB Bo 105 series, the BK 117 was the product of a German-Japanese joint venture.
Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited:
9/24/2019
Specifications
Year: 1982
Status Active, In-Service
Crew 1
[ 443 Units ] : Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) - West Germany / Kawasaki - Japan
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- VIP Transport
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Reconnaissance (RECCE)
Length:
32.48 ft (9.9 m)
Width/Span:
36.09 ft (11 m)
Height:
12.63 ft (3.85 m)
(Showcased structural dimension values pertain to the MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 B-2 production model)
Empty Weight:
3,814 lb (1,730 kg)
MTOW:
7,385 lb (3,350 kg)
(Diff: +3,571lb)
(Showcased weight values pertain to the MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 B-2 production model)
2 x Textron Lycoming LTS 101-750B-1 turboshaft engines developing 595 horsepower each and driving a four-bladed main rotor with two-bladed tail rotor unit.
(Showcased powerplant information pertains to the MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 B-2 production model)
Maximum Speed:
155 mph (250 kph; 135 kts)
Service Ceiling:
15,010 feet (4,575 m; 2.84 miles)
Maximum Range:
336 miles (540 km; 292 nm)
Rate-of-Climb:
2,165 ft/min (660 m/min)
(Showcased performance values pertain to the MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 B-2 production model; Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database)
None.
(Showcased armament details pertain to the MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 B-2 production model)
BK 117 - Base Series Designation.
BK 117 S-01
BK 117 P-3/P-5
BK 117 A-1
BK 117 A-3
BK 117 A-3M
BK 117 A-4
BK 117 B-1
BK 117 B-1C
BK 117 B-2
BK 117 C-1
NBK 117
BK 117-850D2
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