The family has a long history and many performances. This is what makes the general line “Bell 412” insufficient to assess: the generation, upgrades and equipment of a particular machine can radically change the picture.
For the passenger task, estimate the cabin volume and access; for work on remote sites - supply, technical team and spare parts. In both cases, the decision begins with the documents of the board.
02 / Manufacturer data
Specifications and uses
Bell 412 is a long line of medium twin-engine cars. The current Bell page primarily describes the Subaru Bell 412EPX, so its numbers serve as an example of modern performance.
Family
Bell 412
Orientation by option
Subaru Bell 412EPX
Engines
2
Type specified by modification
Capacity 412EPX
1 pilot + 14 passengers
Max. takeoff weight 412EPX
5 534 kg
Cruising Speed 412EPX
228 km/h
Range 412EPX
Up to 669 km
Duration 412EPX
Up to 3,8 h
Bell, current product page 412EPX. EPX values cannot be transferred to old 412, 412HP or 412EP without checking the option.
Why the suffix is important
Bell 412 was produced in different versions with differences in engines, avionics and permissible weight. In this card, the published numbers refer to the modern 412EPX as an understandable benchmark for comparison.
At the real board it is necessary to request the exact index, year, design changes and documents for the cabin. The wording “Bell 412” in the ad is insufficient.
Working and passenger cabin
Large capacity for the class attracts operators of regular transport and special services. But medical, fire or other equipment changes the number of seats available.
When planning a private flight, evaluate the sites, passengers landing and payload. The range and flight time values from the marketing table do not automatically describe a flight with fourteen people.