Bell 412EPX

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.