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 BK117 C1
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) 42.65 ft.
Minimum width with all blades 26.25 ft.

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