BELL 412 SERIES

Bell 412 Series Helicopters for Sale

The Bell 412 is one of the most capable and widely deployed medium twin-engine helicopters in aviation history — the definitive evolution of the legendary Bell 212 Twin Huey, featuring a revolutionary four-blade composite rotor system that transforms the aircraft's performance, noise characteristics, and vibration levels compared to its two-blade predecessor. Since entering service in 1981, the Bell 412 family has accumulated an extraordinary operational record across military, paramilitary, offshore oil and gas, search and rescue, EMS, and utility missions on every continent. Finding a Bell 412 for sale on Airplane Trade connects you with one of the most proven medium turbine helicopters ever built.

Key Variants

• Bell 412 — Original production version with twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3B Turbo Twin Pac engine assembly, four-blade semi-rigid composite rotor.
• Bell 412SP — Special Performance variant with uprated PT6T-3BE engines and increased gross weight capability for hot-and-high operations.
• Bell 412EP — Enhanced Performance variant with PT6T-3DF engines offering significantly improved hot-and-high and single-engine performance.
• Bell 412EPI — Current production model with PT6T-9 engines, FADEC, and modern glass cockpit options delivering the highest performance in the family.
• Bell 412HP — High Performance variant produced for specific operator requirements.

Performance

The Bell 412EP cruises at approximately 122 knots with a range of around 402 nautical miles. Maximum takeoff weight is approximately 5,398 kg, allowing the aircraft to carry up to 13 passengers or substantial cargo loads in its spacious cabin. The PT6T coupled turboshaft arrangement provides genuine twin-engine redundancy while sharing a common gearbox — a configuration that has proven itself in decades of demanding offshore and military operations.

Typical Operations

The Bell 412 family serves offshore oil and gas crew transfer, military utility and troop transport, VIP government transport, search and rescue with rescue hoist and extended range tanks, firefighting with belly tanks or Bambi buckets, EMS with full medical configuration, and law enforcement surveillance. Its rugged construction, worldwide parts availability, and deep pool of type-qualified maintenance personnel make it one of the most supportable medium helicopters in the pre-owned market.

Find Your Bell 412 on Airplane Trade

Browse Bell 412, 412SP, 412EP, and 412EPI helicopters for sale from verified sellers worldwide on Airplane Trade. Offshore, military-surplus, EMS, and VIP-configured examples available with full documentation. List your Bell 412 today to reach qualified buyers across the global medium helicopter market.