ICAO BK17
Small
Mbb-Kawasaki Bk117
Twin Turboshaft
The MBB-KAWASAKI MBB-Kawasaki BK117 (BK17) is a MBB-KAWASAKI 2-engine turboshaft aircraft classified as light wake category. Typical approach speed (Vref) is around 80 knots; operating envelope 3,349 kg MTOW. SkyMeter has observed 373 flights operated by this type across 59 airframes and 14 carriers. The largest observed operator is UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (N11).
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ACTIVE AIRFRAMES
59
last 90 days
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OPERATORS
14
unique airlines
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FLIGHTS
373
tracked
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AVG DURATION
1h 51m
per flight
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INCIDENT RATE
0.0%
0 flagged
Performance
Speed envelope & approach
Vref
80 kt
Vref range
—
Vmo
—
Mmo
—
Approach category
A
Dimensions
Airframe geometry
Wingspan
—
Length
—
Tail height
—
Wheelbase
—
Gear width
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Wake category
Light
Weight & identification
Operating limits
MTOW
7,385 lb
MALW
—
Manufacturer model
MBB-Kawasaki BK117
FAA designator
BK17
Registered
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Top operators
By fleet size · last 90 days
N11
N64
N11
N12
FHF
SQF
N81
N21
VHF
CFR
N46
CFH
N82
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
2 aircraft
39 flights
AIR METHODS LLC
4 aircraft
33 flights
METRO AVIATION INC
2 aircraft
14 flights
JC AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
2 aircraft
11 flights
TRECKED PTY LTD
5 aircraft
11 flights
HELISTAR AVIATION PTY LTD
3 aircraft
10 flights
GUARDIAN HELICOPTERS INC
2 aircraft
10 flights
CHRISTIAN MORRIS
1 aircraft
6 flights
HELICOPTER RESOURCES PTY. LTD.
1 aircraft
2 flights
Silver King Helicopters Inc
1 aircraft
1 flights
WINDWARD AVIATION INC, MAUI POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 aircraft
1 flights
CAREFLIGHT LIMITED
1 aircraft
1 flights
WINDWARD AVIATION INC
1 aircraft
1 flights
Safety profile
Flagged flights · last 90 days
Family
Related variants
No related variants.
Recent flights
Real flights of BK17 · airborne ≥ 20 min
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