Kawasaki BK 117

Charter a Kawasaki BK 117 for your next flight

The Kawasaki BK 117 is a Helicopter that started rolling off the factory floor in 1982 and has been a sensible aircraft with private jet fliers ever since. Because the Kawasaki BK 117 is a Helicopter, it is specifically designed for short hops between city centers.

What is it like in the cabin of the Kawasaki BK 117?

Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the Kawasaki BK 117 can accommodate as many as 10 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 32.8 feet long and 5.6 feet wide, with roughly 18.3 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means someone around 5 ft 6 in can stand without ducking when getting on the Kawasaki BK 117.

The Kawasaki BK 117 can typically accommodate between 7 and 10 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the BK 117 typically has no lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the BK 117 has roughly 49.087433 cubic Ft of space for your bags.

How Fast Is The Kawasaki BK 117? How Far Can The BK 117 Fly?

The Kawasaki BK 117 has a max speed of roughly 135 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 155.4 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 15010 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.

Similar to many aircraft in the Helicopter category, the BK 117 has a range of about 336 miles. This means that trips like Los Angeles to Las Vegas or New York to Boston are well within range.

How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Kawasaki BK 117?

Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a BK 117 for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.