BK117 Technical Specs



Performance Data
BK117 C1
Never Exceed Speed
140 kts.
Fast Cruise Speed
135 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)
8300 ft.
Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling
4850 ft.
Takeoff Power Per Engine
737 shp
Rate of Climb (all engines operative, MCP)
1770 fpm

Exterior Dimensions
Overall length with blade in front (tail rotor horizontal) 42.65 ft.
Minimum width with all blades 26.25 ft.


General Data
BK117 C1
Empty Weight of Standard Aircraft 3840 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight 7385 lbs
Useful Load 3545 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight . . .with External Load 7716 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




Last Update: 14/02/00