Automatic suggestions vs BK117 C-2
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BK117 C-2 · Eclipse 500 · Citation I/SP 501 · Learjet 35A · Epic E1000 GX
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| Specification |  anchorMBB / Kawasaki BK117 BK117 C-2 BK17 |  Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 EA50 |  Cessna Citation I/SP 501 C501 |  Learjet Learjet 35A LJ35 |  Epic Aircraft Epic E1000 GX EPIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | |||||
| Category | Helicóptero Heavy Turbine | Very Light Jet | Light Jet | Light Jet | Turbohélice Single |
| Variant | C-2 | — | 501 | 35A | E1000 GX |
| ICAO | BK17 | EA50 | C501 | LJ35 | EPIC |
| Production | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | in production |
| Years | 1982 – 2004 | 2006 – 2008 | 1977 – 1985 | 1975 – 1994 | 2019 – present |
| Performance | |||||
| Range (NM) | 370 | 1.295 | 1.328 | 2.305 | 1.560 |
| Cruise (kt) | 130 | 370 | 357 | 459 | 333 |
| MTOW (kg) | 3.350 | 2.722 | 5.375 | 8.165 | 3.629 |
| Ceiling (ft) | 15.000 | 41.000 | 41.000 | 45.000 | 34.000 |
| Takeoff (ft) | — | 2.345 | 2.930 | — | 2.254 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Length (m) | 2.26 | 3.78 | 3.87 | 3.94 | 4.57 |
| Width (m) | 1.71 | 1.42 | 1.49 | 1.50 | 1.40 |
| Height (m) | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.50 |
| Volume (m³) | 6.0 | — | 6.5 | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Baggage (m³) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max seats | 11 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax | 6 pax |
| Cabin Match Score | anchor | 0/ 100 | 0/ 100 | 0/ 100 | 0/ 100 |
| Engine | |||||
| TBO (hrs between overhauls) | 3.500 h | 3.500 h | 3.500 h | 4.200 h | 3.500 h |
| Operating cost | |||||
| Variable $/h | |||||
| Fixed $/yr | |||||
| Total $/h | |||||
| Price & lineage | |||||
| New price (USD) | US$ 3.5M | US$ 1.5M | — | — | US$ 4.5M |
| Predecessor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Successor | — | — | — | — | — |
| $/NM |
| Annual total |
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