Bell 212
1968 utility helicopter family by Bell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bell 212 (also known as the Bell Two-Twelve) is a two-blade, twin-engine, medium helicopter that first flew in 1968. Originally manufactured by Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, production was moved to Mirabel, Quebec, Canada in 1988, along with all Bell commercial helicopter production after that plant opened in 1986.[2][3]
This article is about the civil versions and operators of the Bell 212. For the military versions and operators, see UH-1N Twin Huey. For an overview of the whole Huey family of aircraft, see Bell Huey family. For the computer modem, see Bell 212A.
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Role | Medium utility helicopter |
National origin | United States/Canada |
Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
First flight | 1968 |
Introduction | 1968 |
Status | Production completed |
Primary user | CHC Helicopter |
Produced | 1968–1998[1] |
Developed from | Bell 204/205 |
Variants | Bell UH-1N Twin Huey |
Developed into | Bell 412 |
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The 212 was marketed to civilian operators and has up to a 15-seat capacity, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo-carrying configuration, the 212 has an internal capacity of 220 ft3 (6.23 m3). An external load of up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) can be carried.