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BK 117

Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)/Kawasaki Heavy Industries · Utility / transport · West Germany / Japan · Cold War (1970–1991)

BK 117 — Utility / transport
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The MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 is a twin-engined light utility–transport helicopter. It was jointly developed and manufactured by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of West Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter, which was later rebranded as Airbus Helicopters.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
West Germany / Japan
Manufacturer
Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)/Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Operator
DRF; ADAC
Primary Role
Utility / transport
Status
In production
Service Entry
1982
Produced
1979–present
Engine
2× turboshaft
Thrust / Power
442 kW each
Length (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
3807
MTOW (lb)
7385
Service Ceiling (ft)
15010
Range (mi)
336
Max Speed (mph)
155