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Bell 212 (AB-212)

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Bell 212 (AB-212)

The Bell 212 is a twin-engine, medium-sized utility helicopter developed from the Bell 204/205 series. It is widely used by military and civilian operators for transport, search and rescue, and various utility roles.

Specifications

TypeHelicopter
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
Introduced1969
StatusIn service
Speed185 km/h
Range439 km
Crew2
Weight5.08 t

History

Developed in the United States in 1969, the AB-212 was produced under license by Agusta in Italy for military and civilian use.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Italy13confirmed
Iran4confirmed

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