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VH-8JB

Built 2023 · registered AU

3 for sale4 manuals& guides649 registered

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ActiveManufacturer MBB Model BK 117 Variant BK 117 D-3
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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Exterior view of a 2008 EUROCOPTER BK117 C-2.12 photos
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9,405 hrMontreal, Canada
Price on requestListed 2mo ago
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Exterior view of a 1991 EUROCOPTER BK117 B-2, N945ME.10 photos
1991 Eurocopter BK117 B-2
N945ME12,422.4 hrFillmore, USA
Price on requestListed 2mo ago
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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
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Landing distance
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Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
760 L
Dimensions
Length
13.0 m
Wingspan
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Height
3.8 m
Capacity
Seats
13
Max passengers
13

Flight activity

(59 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
26 Jun 2026
Tracked since
19 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight26 Jun 2026 · 1h 53m
  • Tracked flight23 Jun 2026 · 1h 02m
  • Tracked flight23 Jun 2026 · 2h 23m
  • Tracked flight23 Jun 2026 · 1h 25m
  • Tracked flight23 Jun 2026 · 0h 12m
  • Tracked flight23 Jun 2026 · 0h 53m
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 08m
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 33m
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 29m
  • Tracked flight22 Jun 2026 · 0h 19m

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)
  • VH-8JBAUACTIVE
    MICROFLITE PTY. LTD.
    2023 – present

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

VH-8JB — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-8JB?

VH-8JB is a Mbb BK 117, built in 2023. Sprinkle's record for VH-8JB covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-8JB currently active?

Registry records list VH-8JB's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-8JB?

VH-8JB carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 21198, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-8JB?

VH-8JB's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7CAD65 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.