Exhibition
Kawasaki BK 117
Joint development between MBB (Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm) and Kawasaki. Proven elements of the Bo-105 could be re-used. The spacious cabin and the high load capability through the rear door make the BK-117 ideal for rescue operations. The helicopter is also particularly suitable for off-shore services such as oil-platform supply.
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Technical Data
| Version | BK-117 C-1 | |
| Dimensions: | ||
| Overall length | m | 13.00 |
| Overall height | m | 3.85 |
| Fuselage length | m | 9.98 |
| Main rotor diameter | m | 11.00 |
| Tail rotor diameter | m | 1.956 |
| Masses: | ||
| Max. take-off mass | kg | 3,500 |
| Max. take-off mass with external load | kg | |
| Empty mass | kg | |
| Powerplant: | ||
| Turbines | 2x Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 | |
| Max. turbine power | kW | 2x 574 |
| Flight performance and limits: | ||
| Max. speed | km/h | |
| Cruise speed | km/h | 246 |
| Max. climb rate | m/s | |
| Max. range | km | 540 |
| Max. endurance | h | |
| Hover ceiling (IGE) | m | |
| Hover ceiling (OGE) | m | |
| Service ceiling (approved) | m | |
