Overview
The Bell 412 is a Bell 212 with a new four-blade composite main rotor, which makes it faster, smoother and quieter. It is widely used by armed forces, police and offshore oil companies, and versions are still in production as the 412EPX.
The Sri Lanka Air Force uses Bell 412s for VIP and VVIP transport as well as for search and rescue and disaster relief flights. Specifications are for the 412EP.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.10 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.02 m |
| Height | 4.60 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 3,079 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 5,397 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 259 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 226 km/h |
| Range | 745 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 13 |
| Seats (max.) | 15 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3BE Twin-Pac (two coupled power sections) |
| Power (each) | 1,342 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Aldo Bidini / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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