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BK 117-B2  ZK-HJC

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Twin Engine - Allied Signal LTS101-750B-1
Shaft Horsepower Take Off - 500 HP
-(OEI-600 for 2.5 mins, 550 for 30 mins)
Shaft Horsepower Max continuous - 430 HP
per engine (OEI - 500)
Crew - 1
Passengers - 6
Gross Weight - 3350kg
Empty Weight - 2143kg - including hoist,
02 and crew seating
Useful Internal Load - 1207kg
Hook Weight - 1200kg
Length - 13.00m
Width - 2.70m
Height - 3.36m
Rotor diameter - 11.00m
Max speed - 150 knots
Cruise speed - 110 knots
Fuel burn-off - 300 ltr/hr
Range  540 kilometres

Hover at M.A.U.W. at I.S.A. :
I.G.E.
- 15,000 ft if less than 3,000kg,
10,000 ft if more than 3,000kg
O.G.E. - Tail rotor limited
- OAT vs Altitude = Max TQ
Service ceiling - 17,000 ft (Density altitude)

Also features:
-  Collapsible monsoon bucket (1000 ltr)
-  C-Dax firefighting foam dispenser
-  Rescue 270kg winch
-  Night Sun
-  IFR equipped (relocating at night)
-  Radio communications with Ambulance, Police, Fire,
    Marine Services, Forestry, Department of Conservation and others.
-  Directional Finder that can be adjusted to track many frequencies
-  Global Positioning System, Cellphone
-  Customised Medical and Diagnostic Equipment
-  Rescue Equipment including climbing harnesses, life raft and more.


Please note: These figures are provided as a guideline only. Performance varies with changes in temperature, altitude and operational activity.

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