The MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 is a twin-engined light utility – transport helicopter. It was jointly developed and manufactured by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. MBB was later purchased by Daimler-Benz and eventually became a part of Eurocopter, which was later rebranded as Airbus Helicopters.

A key feature of the rotorcraft is the variable rotorspeed and torque matching system (VARTOMS), derived from the BK 117, which Eurocopter has attributed as making the EC145 "the quietest helicopter in its class".

In 1982, the twin-engine, multi-purpose, high-performance helicopter was type approved as the first domestically manufactured helicopter. Since then, it has been used for a variety of applications, including transporting cargo, rescue, patrol, and emergency medical services, steadily increasing sales.

Thanks to its excellent performance and safety features, this twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter has been adopted widely by the police, fire fighting, the media, and emergency medical services.

MBB-Kawasaki BK 117 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The BK 117 is a twin-engine multi-role helicopter developed jointly by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB; now Airbus Helicopter).

BK117 D-3 - A New Grade Displaying Powerful and Quiet Flight. High reliability and cutting-edge technology. the multi-use twin-engine "BK117 series" has become a best-selling helicopter that is utilized in a wide range of fields across the globe including …

MBB Kawasaki BK 117 P2, der Prototyp der Firma MBB, der am 13. Juni 1979 den Erstflug absolviert hat, im Hubschraubermuseum Bückeburg. Ziel bei der Entwicklung des Hubschraubers war es, möglichst viele bewährte Komponenten des Vorgängermodells Bölkow Bo 105 weiter zu verwenden, aber gleichzeitig mit dem Stand der Technik mitzuhalten und mehr Platz im Innenraum zu schaffen.

The BK.117 is a twin-engined medium utility–transport helicopter jointly developed between Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan. It first flew on June 13, 1979 and was in production until 2004 after 443 aircraft built when it was replaced by the EC.145.

It started as a joint-venture between MBB of Germany, known for the Bo105, and Kawasaki of Japan. They made the original BK117. The BK117 is characterised by a rather high fuselage, that slopes up after the cabin. Clamshell doors proved access to the rear of the cabin.

The MBB / Kawasaki BK117 is a medium twin-engined helicopter produced by the German manufacturer Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (today Eurocopter) and the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries. This helicopter type is mostly operated for passenger transport and emergency medical service (EMS) by civil operators and for law enforcement.