MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 Movie 2

Subscribe INFO: Role Utility/transport National origin Germany / Japan Manufacturer Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) / Kawasaki Heavy Industries First flight 13 June 1979 Introduced 9 December 1982 Status Production Produced 1979- Number built 400 Developed from MBB Bo 105 Variants Eurocopter EC 145 The MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 is a twin-engined medium utility/transport helicopter. It was a joint development between Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter. The BK 117 is popular for passenger and VIP-transport, seating from seven up to 10 people. It is also used for aerial crane and sling work, law enforcement, military transport, and is exceptional as an air ambulance and search and rescue platform. A developed version of the BK 117 is produced as the EC 145.