What a Bell 412 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 5 Bell 412 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Bell 412 fly?
A Bell 412 flies about 361 nm, roughly 669 km, which is about 2 h 56 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Bell 412 cost to own?
A Bell 412 costs about EUR 17,009 a month to run, or about EUR 1,361 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Bell 412
Aircraft overview
The Bell 412 is a twin-engine, medium utility helicopter developed from the Bell 212, with its key change being a four-blade main rotor in place of the 212’s two-blade system. The prototype first flew in 1979, and production deliveries began in the early 1980s. Built for civil, parapublic and military operators, the Bell 412 is used for offshore support, emergency medical services, search and rescue, firefighting, law enforcement and troop or cargo transport. Its importance in the used market comes from a long production run, broad mission adaptability and strong global support base.
Performance & specifications
Typical Bell 412 cruise performance is about 120 to 125 knots, depending on variant, weight and equipment. Published range is commonly around 350 nautical miles with standard fuel and appropriate reserves. Maximum gross weight is up to 11,900 lb on later models, with useful load varying significantly by configuration. Service ceiling is published at 20,000 feet for several 412 variants. Power is supplied by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T Twin-Pac engine installation, which combines two turboshaft engines through a common gearbox. The Bell 412EPI introduced the PT6T-9 Twin-Pac and a modernized drivetrain and control package.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin is practical rather than luxurious, with a flat floor, large sliding doors and flexible seating or equipment layouts. Typical utility seating accommodates up to 13 passengers, depending on interior and regulatory fit, with one or two pilots. EMS interiors may carry stretchers, medical crew and mission equipment, while offshore and public-service aircraft often include flotation gear, hoists, searchlights or mission radios. Avionics vary widely by age. Early aircraft often have analog flight instruments with later navigation and communication upgrades. The Bell 412EP commonly appears with mixed analog and digital retrofit equipment, while the Bell 412EPI uses the Bell BasiX-Pro integrated glass cockpit based on Garmin avionics architecture.
Buying & value
Used Bell 412 values are strongly affected by variant, component times, maintenance status, corrosion exposure and mission history. Buyers typically compare the original 412, 412SP, 412HP, 412EP and 412EPI, with later aircraft offering improved power, avionics and supportability. Important review areas include main rotor and transmission component life, engine condition, logbook continuity, damage history, offshore or firefighting exposure, and the status of supplemental type certificate modifications. On the market, the Bell 412 sits as a proven medium twin for operators needing more cabin volume and payload than light twins, without moving into a larger heavy helicopter category.