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JA6940

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JA6940 — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Mbb BK 117
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
135 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
760 L
Dimensions
Length
13.0 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.8 m
Capacity
Seats
13
Max passengers
13

Flight activity

(182 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
49
Last 90 days
177
Last seen
5 Nov 2026
Tracked since
8 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 16m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 26m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 0h 32m
  • Tracked flight1 Nov 2026 · 1h 47m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 20m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 1h 10m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
649Mbb BK 117 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • JA6940JPACTIVE
    Unknown owner
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Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

JA6940 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is JA6940?

JA6940 is a Mbb BK 117. Sprinkle's record for JA6940 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is JA6940 currently active?

Registry records list JA6940's status as Active, registered in Japan — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for JA6940?

JA6940's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 863B6C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.

Are there manuals available for the Mbb BK 117?

Sprinkle holds 4 manuals for the Mbb BK 117, the model JA6940 belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.