The MBB-Kawasaki BK-117 was a pioneering international collaboration that created one of the world's most successful twin-engine utility helicopters. First flown in 1979, it was a conventional single-rotor helicopter powered by two Textron Lycoming turboshaft engines, capable of carrying up to 10 passengers or equivalent cargo loads. With over 64 feet in overall length and a maximum takeoff weight of 7,385 pounds, the BK-117 achieved remarkable commercial success with 1,304 units delivered through 2016. The helicopter was jointly developed and manufactured by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm of Germany and Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan.
View in Encyclopedia| HEX CODE | |||||
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| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7225 | Germany | 3dd4e6 | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7244 | Germany | 3DDD68 | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7251 | Germany | 3deb57 | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7008 | Germany | 3df653 | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7071 | Germany | 3dfe90 | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7246 | Germany | 3e06cd | |
| Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht | — | 7248 | Germany | 3e0f0a |
D-HAWK
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7225GermanyHex: 3dd4e6
D-HECE
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7244GermanyHex: 3DDD68
D-HJJJ
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7251GermanyHex: 3deb57
D-HNNN
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7008GermanyHex: 3df653
D-HQQQ
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7071GermanyHex: 3dfe90
D-HTTT
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7246GermanyHex: 3e06cd
D-HWWW
Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
S/N: 7248GermanyHex: 3e0f0a