Bell 412
The Bell 412 is a twin-engine, four-blade evolution of the classic Bell UH-1 Huey design, combining a proven airframe with a more advanced rotor system for a smoother, quieter flight. Its extra engine gives it a safety margin the original single-engine Huey never had, useful for demanding utility and military missions. It's widely used for troop transport, search and rescue, and firefighting around the world. Its lineage traces directly back to one of the most recognisable helicopter shapes in aviation history.
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The Bell 412 pairs a Huey-derived airframe with a four-blade rotor and a second engine for a smoother, safer flight.
Specifications
| Length | 17.1 m (56 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 13 |
| Persons on board | 15 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5.3 t |
| Range | 249 NM (461 km) |
| Maximum speed | 122 kt (226 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 ft (5,578 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,350 ft/min (6.9 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,250 l |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D |
| Units built | 1,300 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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