
Based on the Bell 412EPI, the 412EPX was developed for Japan’s UH-X competition. It 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.
The first prototype was built at Bells facility in Mirabel, Canada and the FAA certification was achieved on July 5, 2018.
Subaru (former Fuji) will assembly the helicopter at its Aerospace Company Utsunomiya Plant in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
The first prototype was built at Bells facility in Mirabel, Canada and the FAA certification was achieved on July 5, 2018.
Subaru (former Fuji) will assembly the helicopter at its Aerospace Company Utsunomiya Plant in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
412EPX News |

Bell 412EPX for Guatemalan Air Force
19-Dec-22 - Guatemala’s Air Force celebrated 101st anniversary with reception of two new Subaru/Bell Bell 412EPX helicopters #Guatemala
First European Bell 412EPX Goes to Croatian Police
29-Sep-22 - Croatian Police signed order for two Subaru/Bell 412EPX helicopters for delivery in late 2023 #Croatia
San Bernardino County Sheriff Orders a Bell 412EPX
17-Aug-22 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in California ordered a new Subaru / Bell 412EPX helicopter. The SBSD currently operates a Bell 212, 3 UH-1H models and 6 Airbus H125 #california
New York Police Orders Two Subaru-Bell 412EPX
28-Jul-22 - The New York Police Dept (NYPD) ordered two new Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters in search and rescue (SAR) configuration. The NYPD already operates Bell 412EP and Bell 429 models #NewYork
Subaru/Bell 412EPX for Japan Coast Guard in 2025
22-Jun-22 - Japan Coast Guard signed contract for Subaru Bell 412EPX, a civilian variant of the JPSDF UH-2. Helicopters will be delivered from 2025 #CoastGuardMore News ... | ![]() |
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List of Operators of 412EPX |
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Global Distribution of 412EPX |
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Construction Numbers |
C/N | Year | History | |
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39101 | 2017 | ![]() ![]() | |
39102 | 2018 | ![]() ![]() | |
39103 | 2019 | ![]() ![]() | |
39104 | 2019 | ![]() ![]() | |
39105 | 2020 | ![]() | |
39106 | 2020 | ![]() ![]() | |
39107 | 2022 | ![]() ![]() | |
39108 | 2022 | ![]() ![]() | |
39109 | 2022 | ![]() ![]() | |
39110 | 2022 | ![]() | |
39111 | 2022 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |