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The MBB-Kawasaki BK117 is a twin-engined medium utility–transport helicopter. It was a joint development between Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter. The BK117 is popular for passenger and VIP-transport seating from seven up to 10 people.

Made by Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesMesserschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm.

It is the successor of the MBB Bo 105 .

Developed Into
Eurocopter EC 145
Predecessor
MBB Bo 105
Eng 1 Type
Turboshaft
Fuel Capacity
697
Eng 1 Kw
442
Introduced
9
Status
Production ceased
Max Speed Kmh
250
See Also
* Helicopter* Air ambulance
Developed From
MBB Bo 105
Capacity
up to 10 passengers
Max Speed Note
at sea level
Number Built
443
Crew
1
Similar
* UH-1 Iroquois
Climb Rate Ftmin
2165
Empty Weight Kg
1727
Rot Number
1
Ceiling Note
213900.0
Range Km
541
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
3350
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm
First Flight
13
Eng 1 Name
Lycoming LTS101
Production End Year
2004
Origin
Germany
Japan
National Origin
Germany
Japan
Production Start Year
1979
Rot Area Sqm
95
Height M
4
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
4575
Eng 1 Number
2
Never Exceed Speed Kmh
278
Related
* MBB Bo 105* Eurocopter EC 135* Eurocopter EC 145
Category
Eurocopter aircraft
Helicopters
International civil utility aircraft 1970-1979
Kawasaki aircraft
MBB aircraft
Produced
1979
Length M
10
Rot Dia M
11

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