With total fleet time of more than 50 million flight hours, the Bell 412 is the most proven and reliable mid-size twin engine helicopter in production today. The latest version of this legendary helicopter, the Bell 412EP, is an excellent choice for passenger transportation, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and surveillance and interdiction missions, can be equipped with the most technically advanced infrared cameras and radars, hoists for rescue operations, and sophisticated patient life support systems. Due to its well earned reputation for reliability and safety, the Bell 412EP has long been the helicopter of choice for police and military organizations, EMS companies, offshore oil support contractors and others operating in hostile and dangerous environments.
With a large 220 cubic ft (6 m3) cabin, the 412EP can carry up to 15 persons (including pilots) or have ample room for cargo, medical evacuation stretchers or special mission equipment. The 412EP is equipped with a powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3D “Twin Pac” engine, and has a 400 nautical mile (745 km) range, max cruise speed of 140 knots, and an impressive useful load of 4500 lbs (2246 kg). And, with Direct Operational Costs typically around $1,000.00 per flight hour, the 412EP offers all of these capabilities at a price that you can afford.
The Bell 412EP is a rugged, durable helicopter that “goes to work every day” in the harshest operating conditions that Africa has to offer. Why trust your mission to anything less?