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The Bell 412
The Bell 412 reliably performs in the most extreme climates on the planet every day. Its expansive cabin can be configured to accommodate either cargo or personnel. Its wide opening 7.7 ft. doors accommodate forklift loading into a 220 ft³ cabin. It seats 13 passengers and 2 crew in a cabin adaptable for any mission.
The 412 is certified for single pilot IFR with a dual digital automatic flight control system allowing for automatic approach to hover and automatic hover capabilities. In addition to offering outstanding product features, the 412 is backed by Bell's renowned in-service support, voted #1 by our customers for seventeen years running. If your mission calls for you to go to locations with extreme conditions, the helicopter you should go in is the Bell 412.
Wide opening 7.7 ft. doors that accommodate forklift loading into a 220 ft³ cabin
BLR Strake and FastFinTM deliver improved hover, cross-wind and hot & high performance while reducing fuel burn
Reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3D Twin Pac® and proven drive system with 4,000 hour and 5,000 hour TBOs respectively
Seating for 13 passengers and 2 crew in a cabin adaptable for any mission
Rupture resistant fuel cells, energy absorbing crew seats and collective mounted throttles are standard equipment for high safety margins
Dual digital automatic flight control system with available IFR option allowing for easy integration of automatic approach to hover
412 Block II upgrades are currently under development. The upgrades are targeted to include a modern cockpit available in 3-axis or 4-axis AFCS and increased engine power. The upgrades can be made available to customers after Bell has obtained FAA supplemental type certification. We anticipate the benefits from the 412 Block II upgrades will include:
- Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS GPS) precision approaches
- Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (H-TAWS), Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B)
- Electronic Performance Calculations for Power Assurance/ Hover / CAT A / Weight & Balance
- Video and Camera presentation on Multi-Functional Display
- Electronic Engine Control
- Increased engine shaft horsepower of 15%
- 10-12% increase in Category A/PC1 & PC2 performance
- Auto limiting to OEI max ratings
- OEI Training Mode
- Engine Exceedance/Maintenance Reporting
Supported by Bell Helicopter's #1 ranked Customer Support and Services