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Old 26th Feb 2012, 19:52
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Rigga
 
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BK117...Bo105?

B = Bolkow (AKA Bo)
K = Kawasaki

Kawasaki builds the basic Airframe/Cabin - and ships them to Donauwoerth for assembly by Bolkow (even the US Army ones)

The assembly "Lines" for the US frames were interspersed with civil frames, I was there when they went through, but I believe the US frames had a block of numbers allocated to just that contract. The only real difference on delivery was the external finish. Secure Radios & any special role equipment fitted in the states I think?
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