BK117 Technical Specs


General Data
BK117 C1
Empty Weight of Standard Aircraft
3,891 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight
7,385 lbs
Useful Load
3,494 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight . . .with External Load
7,716 lbs.
Usable Fuel Capacity . . . Standard Tank
184 gal.
Baggage Compartment Volume
Continuous Cabin
Power Plant
2 Turbomeca Arriel 1E2
Cabin Volume
176.5 cu.ft.
Standard Seating Capacity
1 + 7
* Performance data is provided at Sea Level, ISA conditions, maximum gross weight, with standard fuel. It is not intended for flight planning purposes.  
 
Performance Data
Never Exceed Speed
140 kts.
Fast Cruise Speed
133 kts.
Maximum Range with no reserves
292 nm.
Maximum Endurance with no reserves
2.9 hrs.
Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling (5 ft. skid height)
8,300 ft.
Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling
4,850 ft.
Takeoff Power Per Engine
738 shp.
Rate of Climb (all engines operative, MCP)
1,765 fpm.
   
Exterior Dimensions  
Overall length with blade in front (tail rotor horizontal)
39.9 ft.
Minimum width with all blades
23.7 ft.
 
 

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