The Bell 212 or UH-1N (also known as the Twin Two-Twelve and Twin Huey) is a medium military/civilian helicopter that first flew in 1968. The 212 has a fifteen seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo configuration the 212 has an internal capacity of 6.23 m 3 (220 ft 3 ). An external load of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) can be carried by the civilian model.

BELL 212

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 14
  • Length: overall including main rotor 17.46 m (57 ft 3 1/4 in)
  • Length: fuselage 12.92 m (42 ft 4 3/4 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 14.69 m (48 ft 2 1/4 in)
  • Height: 4.39 m (14 ft 4 3/4; in)
  • Main rotor area: 169.5 m² (1,825 ft²)
  • Empty: 2,517 kg (5,549 lb)
  • Maximum takeoff: 5,080 kg (11,200 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1xPT6T-3 Turbo Twin Pac 1,342 kW (1,800 shp)

 

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 203 km/h (109 knots) at sea level
  • Range: 439 km (237 nautical miles) at sea level with no reserves
  • Service ceiling: 5,305 m (17,400 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 532 m/min (1,745 ft/min)
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