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Honolulu Fire Department's Airbus H145 (BK117 D-2) helicopter N9117F, used for fire and rescue missions.
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
Rotors in 'X' position indicate power is off. Helicopter is equipped for rapid response and rescue operations.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N9117F
ICAO Type
BK17
Model
BK117 D-2 (H145)
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter/Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm)
Airline
Honolulu Fire Department (public service)
Livery
Honolulu Fire Department yellow/white rescue livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3 turboshafts
Thrust
Each engine: 621 shp (463 kW)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 11.0 m)
Length
13.63 m (with rotors turning)
Height
3.96 m
MTOW
3,650 kg
Range
650 km
Capacity
9 passengers or mission-specific (medevac/fire rescue)
Cruise Speed
250 km/h
Noise Rating
EPNdB: 81.7— ICAO Chapter 8 compliant