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bell 412

   

   

Derived from 212

1979        


Model History:

Norway Arapaho N.166 at Camp  Bondsteel Kosovo
Also known as the Griffin. Similar to the Bell 212 but featuring a foldable 4-bladed rotor of composite construction. Powered by a PWC PT6T-3B-1 Twin Pac engine giving 1310HP. Includes crash-hardened landing gear, seats and fuel tanks plus features for ease of maintenance away from base. Carries up to 6 stretchers with medical personnel in CASEVAC role and up to 14 passengers seated.
Design work began in Autumn 1978 with first deliveries early in 1981. Several versions available. 412SP with more fuel and greater take-off weight, 412HP with an improved transmission system (introduced c 1991), the re-engined 412EP (with a PT6T-3D powerplant) and redundant flight systems, a 412EP maritime version known as the Sentinel and a 412AH Attack version with an under-nose gun turret. Over 500 individual units sold by 1998.

Derivatives and Versions of this model:

ModelYearHistory
    412 > agusta ab412    




Organisations / Units with this Model:

    Organisation     Qty UnitsBases/Heliports
1987/now19 luftforsvaret
1987/now     339 skvadronBardufoss 1956/now
1990/now     720 skvadron
1996/now11 royal air force
1998/now     sar training unit (sartu)RAF Valley 1962/now
2003/now     84 squadron CYNicosia (Lefkosia)
CYRAF Akrotiri 1972/now
1982/now3 bahrain public security force
1995/now100 canadian forces
1981/now1 guyana defence force
1986/now10 fuerza aérea hondureña
1985/now tentara nasional indonesia angkatan laut (tni-al)
2001/now2 pt. pelita air service
1986/021 sazemane khadamat helicopteri
2003/now26 pakistan army aviation
1985/983 uganda air force


Construction Numbers of this Model:

C/NVersionBuiltHistory
    33055 1982 bahrain public security force BPS-03 :
    33057 1982 bahrain public security force BPS-04 : Bell 412. Sold to Chile (2000 ?)
    33081 1982 uganda air force AF-304 : Bought and delivered 1985.
    33082 1982 uganda air force AF-305 : Bought and delivered 1985. wfu Entebbe prior to 1998.
    33083 1982 uganda air force AF-306 : Bought and delivered 1985. wfu Entebbe prior to 1998.
    33130 1987 luftforsvaret 130 : The Bell 412SP serial 130 crashed at Bardufoss 4 january 1988 afther truble with the hydraulic system. All the crew of three survived. This helicopter is now used as a instruction airframe at LSK Kjevik.
    33139 1987 luftforsvaret 139 : 139 Was assembled at Helikopter service in 1987. It was delivered to 339 sqn. in november 1987.
    33140 1987 luftforsvaret 140 : 140 Was assembled at Helikopter service in 1987. 140 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33141 1987 luftforsvaret 141 : 141 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1987. 141 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33142 1987 luftforsvaret 142 : 142 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1987. 142 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33143 1987 luftforsvaret 143 : 143 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1987. 143 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33144 1988 luftforsvaret 144 : 144 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 144 is used by 339 sqn.
    33145 1988 luftforsvaret 145 : 145 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 145 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33146 1988 luftforsvaret 146 : 146 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 146 is used by 339 sqn.
    33147 1988 luftforsvaret 147 : 147 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 147 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33148 1988 luftforsvaret 148 : 148 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 148 is used by 339 sqn.
    33149 1988 luftforsvaret 149 : 149 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1988. 149 is used by 339 sqn.
    33161 1989 luftforsvaret 161 : 161 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 161 is used by 339 sqn.
    33162 1989 luftforsvaret 162 : 162 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 162 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33163 1989 luftforsvaret 163 : 163 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 163 is used by 720 sqn.
    33164 1989 luftforsvaret 164 : 164 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 164 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33165 1989 luftforsvaret 165 : 165 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 165 is used by 720 sqn.
    33166 1989 luftforsvaret 166 : 166 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1989. 166 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33167 1990 luftforsvaret 167 : 167 was assembled by Helikopter service in 1990. 167 have been used by 339 sqn. and 720 sqn.
    33187 1990 bahrain public security force BPS-05 : ex N3214Q
    36125 1996 bristow G-BXFH : ex N6282C, to C-FZXD, reg G-BXFH Apr 1997. To UK RAF as ZJ239 Jan 1997.
royal air force ZJ239 : ex G-BXFH Bristow Helicopters, to RAF 20 Jan 1997 as Griffin HT.1. SARTU/R by Oct 1999.
    36144 1996 royal air force ZJ234 : ex C-FZLM, ex G-BWZR de-reg Aug 1997. Griffin HT.1 dd Apr 1997. DHFS-60 Sq/S by 1997, still 2004
    36163 1997 bristow G-BXIR : ex C-GAIE, reg G-BXIR Jun 1997. To UK RAF as ZJ240 Oct 1997.
royal air force ZJ240 : ex G-BXIR Bristow Helicopters, to RAF 5 Oct 1997 as Griffin HT.1 SARTU/U by Oct 1999.
    36164 1997 bristow G-BXIS : ex C-GAIG, reg G-BXIS Jun 1997. To UK RAF as ZJ241 Nov 1997.
royal air force ZJ241 : ex G-BXIS Bristow Helicopters, to RAF 3 Nov 1997 as Griffin HT.1. SARTU/L by Oct 1999.
    36296 2002 royal air force ZJ703 : ex G-CBST. Griffin HAR.2 supplied under COMAR at RAF Akrotiri by FB Heliservices. 84 Sq/3 (Spades) by Apr 2003.
    36304 2002 royal air force ZJ704 : ex G-CBWT. Supplied under COMAR at RAF Akrotiri by FB Heliservices. 84 Sq/4 (Clubs) by Apr 2003.
    36306 2002 royal air force ZJ705 : ex G-CBXL. Griffin HAR.2 supplied under COMAR at RAF Akrotiri by FB Heliservices. 84 Sq/5 (Hearts) by Apr 2003.
    36308 2002 royal air force ZJ706 : ex G-CBYR. Griffin HAR.2 supplied under COMAR at RAF Akrotiri by FB Heliservices. 84 Sq/6 (Diamonds) by Apr 2003.
    46400 1995 canadian forces 146400 : ex C-FTVC.
    34 C/N found.




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