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Bell 412
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The Bell 412 is a twin-engine utility helicopter, a development of the Bell 212, featuring a four-blade main rotor. It is widely used globally for various roles including transport, search and rescue, and law enforcement by both military and civilian operators.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
| Introduced | 1979 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 226 km/h |
| Range | 745 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 5.4 t |
History
Developed in the US, the Bell 412 was introduced in 1979 and has been adopted by numerous military and government agencies worldwide.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 3 | confirmed |
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
| Japan | 8 | confirmed |
| Italy | 8 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 60 | confirmed |
| Iran | 2 | confirmed |
| Australia | 2 | confirmed |
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