2018


Subaru UH-2

Derived from Bell 412EPX

UH-X



Subaru UH-2

In July 2015 the Bell/Fuji team was selected against the Airbus/Kawasaki and AgustaWestland/Mitsui options to develop the new UH-X transport helicopter intended to replace 150 UH-1J Hueys from 2021.

Based on the Bell 412EPi the new type is called Bell 412EPX and will be assembled by Subaru (formely known as Fuji). A commercial prototype was built at Bell's facility in Mirabel, Canada. FAA certification was achieved on July 5, 2018.

The Subaru/Bell 412EPX has a more robust main rotor gearbox dry run capability, increased internal Maximum Gross Weight to 12200 lbs / 5500 kg and mast torque output of +11% at speeds below 60 knots.

A commercial variant is planned to become available to customers globally through Subaru and Bell in the future.

In 2019 the UH-X was designated as UH-2


  UH-2 News


Delivery of First UH-2 to JGSDF

Delivery of First UH-2 to JGSDF

30-Jun-22 - Subaru delivered the first UH-2 (Bell 412EPX) to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) #UH2
First Flight of Serial Production JGSDF UH-2

First Flight of Serial Production JGSDF UH-2

23-May-22 - The first of up to 150 UH-2 / Bell 412EPX for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) completed first flight at the Subaru assembly plant #UH2
Subaru UH-X Prototype Delivered to JGSDF

Subaru UH-X Prototype Delivered to JGSDF

01-Mar-19 - Subaru delivered the first Utility Helicopter UH-X prototype to the Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) with a ceremony at its Utsunomiya Plant #Delivery
Subaru UH-X First Flight

Subaru UH-X First Flight

07-Jan-19 - The Subaru UH-X prototype, #45001, performed maiden flight December 21, 2018 at Utsunomiya plant in Japan. Based on the Bell 412EPX will replace JGSDF’ UH-1J Hueys and sold commercially
Bell 412EPX Certification for Japan UH-X

Bell 412EPX Certification for Japan UH-X

16-Jul-18 - Subaru (formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries) and Bell certifcated the new 412EPX variant. Based on the 412EPI is Japan’ UH-X new helicopter #aircraft
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  List of Operators of UH-2


Years Model Org
2016-    japan Subaru
2022-    japan Japan Ground Self-Defense Force



  Global Distribution of UH-2



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Construction Numbers


C/N Built as Year History
JP 45001
JP 45151
2022 JP 45152
JP 45154






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