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Bell 412 EPX Helicopter

Manufacturer: Bell Textron Inc.
Category: Military Helicopters
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Advanced Avionics Bell BasiX Pro integrated avionics
High Maneuverability BLR Strake and Fast Fin systems improve handling
Multi-role Capability Supports transport, firefighting
Superior Survivability Twin-engine architecture

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name / Designation	SUBARU Bell 412EPX
Type / Role	Twin-engine utility / transport / multirole helicopter
Country of Origin	United States / Japan partnership
Manufacturer	Bell Textron Inc. / Subaru Corporation
Introduced / Service Entry	2018 type certification
Operational Status	Active
Operators	Civil, government, public safety, military and security operators worldwide

2. Performance

Maximum Speed (Road)	228 km/h (123 knots)
Cruise Speed	229 km/h (LRC, depending on weight and conditions)
Range	669 km (361 nmi), long-range cruise
Endurance	Approximately 3.8 hours
Service Ceiling	Up to 6,096 m, depending on gross weight
Rate of Climb	Not publicly specified by Bell as a single standard figure

3. Dimensions & Weight

Length	Approximately 17.13 m overall
Height	Approximately 4.54 m, configuration dependent
Rotor Diameter	Approximately 14.02 m
Empty Weight	3,091 kg, IFR standard configuration
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	5,534 kg internal / 5,897 kg external

4. Armament & Payload

Primary Armament	None in standard configuration
Secondary Armament	Mission-dependent military equipment
Hardpoints / Weapon Stations	Not standard
Payload Capacity	2,443 kg internal useful load
Countermeasures	Mission/customer dependent

5. Avionics & Systems

Radar Name	Not standard; mission dependent
Targeting System	Not standard
Navigation System	Garmin GTN-750 NAV/COM/GPS, digital maps
Communication System	Integrated NAV/COM and customer-configurable radios
Defensive Systems	Mission-dependent; no standard combat suite

6. Powerplant

Engines	2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-9 Twin-Pac
Engine Model	PT6T-9
Power Output	2 × 1,122 shp takeoff rating
Fuel Capacity	330.5 US gal / 1,251 L standard

7. Crew & Capacity

Crew	1 pilot minimum, configuration dependent
Passenger Capacity	Up to 14 total occupants, including pilot
Cabin Configuration	Passenger / cargo / medical / utility / mission-specific
Cargo Load (Internal/External)	2,443 kg internal useful load / up to 2,268 kg external load

8. Operational Capabilities

Mission Types	Transport, SAR, HEMS, firefighting, utility, disaster response, military/security
Night Operation Capability	Yes, with appropriate equipment
All-weather Operation	IFR capable
Combat Proven	Military and security use; not a dedicated attack helicopter

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Payload Capacity 8 / 10
Technology 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Twin-engine design for demanding missions
Up to 14-person seating configuration
2,268 kg external cargo capability
Modern integrated glass cockpit
Strong hot-and-high performance improvements

CONS

Not designed as a dedicated attack helicopter
Lower speed than many modern utility helicopters
Large cabin configuration can increase operating weight
Mission equipment can significantly raise acquisition cost
Performance varies with payload, temperature, altitude, and configuration

Bell 412 EPX Multi-Mission Utility Helicopter

The SUBARU Bell 412EPX is a modernized version of the Bell 412 utility helicopter family, developed for demanding transport, public safety, firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, utility, and military support missions. The aircraft combines a spacious cabin with increased payload capacity, an upgraded transmission, and modern digital avionics. Bell lists seating for up to 14 people, including the pilot, depending on configuration.

The 412EPX is built around a twin-engine configuration and can operate in IFR conditions. Its upgraded main transmission provides increased torque and is certified for a 30-minute dry run, while the aircraft has a maximum internal gross weight of 5,534 kg and external gross weight of 5,897 kg.

Manufacturer

The Bell 412EPX is manufactured by Bell Textron Inc., with the program developed in cooperation with Subaru Corporation. The 412EPX evolved from the Bell 412 EPI and was introduced as an enhanced platform supporting the Japan UH-X requirement.

Speed and Range

The helicopter has a maximum cruise speed of 228 km/h, or 123 knots, and a published long-range cruise range of approximately 669 km, or 361 nautical miles, under standard conditions. Maximum endurance is approximately 3.8 hours.

Power comes from electronically controlled Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-9 Twin-Pac engines, with a five-minute takeoff rating of 2 × 1,122 shp. The aircraft can carry up to 2,268 kg externally using its cargo hook.

Cost/Price

Bell does not publish a fixed retail price for the 412EPX. Final cost varies according to avionics, mission equipment, cabin configuration, auxiliary fuel, and customer-specific options. Public estimates for earlier 412EPX transactions have placed aircraft prices in the mid-teens to around $20 million, but these figures should not be treated as a current standard list price. Bell directs customers to its sales team for aircraft pricing.

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