Bell 212 American Medium Utility Helicopter
Bell 212
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
Bell 212 American Medium Utility Helicopter
Designation
Bell 212
Alternate Designation
Bell 212
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1968
Description
The Bell 212 (also known as the Twin Two-Twelve) is a two-blade, medium helicopter that first flew in 1968. Originally manufactured by Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, production was moved to Mirabel, Quebec, Canada in 1988, along with all Bell commercial helicopter production after that plant opened in 1986. The 212 was marketed to civilian operators and has a fifteen-seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo configuration the 212 has an internal capacity of 220 ft3 (6.23 m3). An external load of up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) can be carried.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
Turboshaft (1800 hp)
Cruise Speed
190.0 km/h
Service Ceiling
5300 m
Variants
Bell Model 212
Bell Helicopters company designation for the UH-1N.
Twin Two-Twelve
Civil utility transport version. It can carry up to 14 passengers.
Agusta-Bell AB 212
Civil or military utility transport version. Built under license in Italy by Agusta.
Agusta-Bell AB.212ASW
Anti-Submarine Warfare variant of AB.212
Bell Model 412
Bell 212 with a four-bladed semi-rigid rotor system.
Eagle 212 Single
Single engine variant with a Lycoming T53-17 or T53-BCV engine produced by Eagle Copters of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
System
Alternative Designation
Bell 212
Type
Medium Utility Helicopter
Crew
1 (two for IFR operation)
Blades, Main Rotor
2 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
1 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Dimensions
Length
17.4 m
Main Rotor Diameter
14.63 m
Main Rotor Area
168.11 m2
Height
3.8 m
Empty Weight
2,962 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
5,080 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
1,800 shp (1,300 kW)
Cruise Speed
190 km/h
Never Exceed Speed
220 km/h
Range
439 km
Service Ceiling
5,300 m
Rate of Climb
8.86 m/s
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
No
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
No
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Utility Helicopter
Air > Utility Helicopter
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.4 m
Width
—
Height
3.8 m
Weight
5080 kg
Operators (9)
United States
Japan
Serbia
Canada
Colombia
Greece
Slovenia
Thailand
Greenland
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