Aircraft type · verified register

Bell 412

B412ICAO type designator

The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter of the Huey family manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212, with the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor. It is a twin-turbine helicopter that has been popular on the civilian and military markets, and major users include Canada, Italy, and Japan. Several hundred have been produced since its introduction in 1979, and several iterations of upgrades and variations have been produced, such as with upgraded cockpit electronics.

Capabilities vary with variant, equipment, load, crew and operating authority. This page does not publish unverified generic performance figures.

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Aircraft: 38
Countries: 7
Operators: 11
Mission categories: 2

Roles represented in Fire Maps

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Verified aircraft of this type

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Type description and illustration

Verified fleet · 2026-08-16

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