MBB-KAWASAKI BK-117

 

BRAND and MODEL
MBB-KAWASAKI BK-117
TYPE
Multi-purpose helicopter
ORIGIN
Germany and Japan
ENGINE
Two 448 kw (600 shp) Avco Lycoming LTS 101-650B-1 turboshafts
SPECIFICATIONS

Rotor diameter: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)

Fuselage length: 9.88 m (32 ft 5 in)

Height: 3.85 m (12 ft 8 in)

Main rotor disc area: 95.0 m² (1,023 sq ft)

Max speed at sea level: 275 km/h (171 mph)

Cruising speed at sea level: 264 km/h (164 mph)

Max rate of climb: 600 m/min (1,970 ft/min)

Hovering ceiling in ground effect: 4,100 m (13,450 ft)

Range with max payload: 545 km (339 miles)

Empty weight: 1,520 kg (3,351 lb)

Loaded weight: 2,800 kg (6,173 lb)

PHOTO
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