MBB BK117 A/B/C-1
BK17Heavy Turbine HelicopterCategory estimateThe classic BK117 is the twin-engine helicopter developed by Germany's MBB and Japan's Kawasaki, certified in 1982 and built in the A, B and C-1 versions.
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Full operating cost, variable vs fixed mix and a line by line breakdown: the math that decides the purchase.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the MBB BK117 A/B/C-1 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 5,692 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 3,162 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 506,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the MBB BK117 A/B/C-1 flying 200 hours?
About US$ 1,138,378 per year (roughly R$ 6,281,570 at today's exchange rate), of which 56% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 44% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the MBB BK117 A/B/C-1 burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 1,168 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.67 per gallon used in this simulation. Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.