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Bell 412 (VH-NSP) of Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia operated by CHC Helicopter

Norwegian Bell 412SP helicopters taking part in the NATO exercise Strong Resolve 2000

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The development began in the late 1970s and a converted Bell 212 flew first time in August 1979. The initial model was certified in January 1981 with the deliveries commencing in the same month. It was followed by the 412SP (Special Performance) version featuring larger fuel capacity, higher takeoff weight and more optional seating arrangement. In 1991 412HP (High Performance) variant with improved transmission replaced the former version. The current production version, 412EP (Enhanced Performance), is equipped with a dual digital automatic flight control system.

Variants

• CH-146 Griffon : Utility transport helicopter for the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Bell Griffin HT1 : Advanced training helicopter based on the Bell 412EP, operated by the RAF since 1997 as an advanced flying trainer. Operated by the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury and the Search and Rescue Training Unit at RAF Valley.
• Bell Griffin HAR2 : Search and Rescue helicopter based on the Bell 412EP, operated by 84 Squadron RAF since 2003 at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
• Agusta-Bell AB 412 : Civil utility transport version, built under licence in Italy by Agusta.
• Agusta-Bell AB 412 Grifone : Military utility transport version, built under licence in Italy by Agusta.
• NBell 412 : IPTN's licensed product of Bell 412

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Specifications (412HP)

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 15
• Length: 12.7 m (41 ft 9 in)
• Main rotor diameter: 14.02 m (46 ft 0 in)
• Height: 4.57 m (15 ft 0in)
• Main rotor area: 154.4 m² (1662 ft²)
• Empty: 3,066 kg (6,759 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum Take-Off Weight: 5,397 kg (11,900 lb)
• Powerplant: 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T3BE Turbo Twin-Pac, 1,342 kW (1,800 shp)

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Performance

• Maximum speed: 241 km/h (150 mph) 140kts @ sea level
• Range: 745 km (463 miles)
• Service ceiling: m ( ft)
• Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
• Main rotor loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass: kW/kg (hp/lb)

Military Operators

• Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Finland, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Lesotho, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Zimbabwe.