Bell 412Bell 412 EP1994–2012
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants1981+
Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP
B412Medium Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued1994–2012
Range
365 NM · 676 km
MTOW
5.398 kg
Cruise
122 kt · 226 km/h
Seats
15
up to 15 passengers
Used price
US$ 3.5M
The Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP is a medium turbine helicopter produced between 1994 and 2012. It has a range of 365 nm, a cruise speed of 122 kt (226 km/h), up to 15 passengers. Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 3.5M. In Brazil there are 4 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. The Bell 412 family (3 variants) totals 18 units. There are 12 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 13 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 8/18/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data13 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 3.5 miR$ 17.9 mi
market medianaging ≈ −4.4%/yr+30% vs Helicóptero Medium Turbine median
Entry
US$ 2.6 mi
model year 1994
Best value
US$ 3.0 mi
model year 1998
Top of range
US$ 5.8 mi
model year 2012
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 1.5 mi
R$ 7.7 mi
Median
US$ 3.5 mi
R$ 17.9 mi
Maximum
US$ 6.2 mi
R$ 31.7 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.6%/yr·1994→2012
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
5 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.07 to ×1.29 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 1.6 mi – 6.7 mi
R$ 8.2 mi – 34.5 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 1.8 mi – 8.0 mi
R$ 9.3 mi – 40.9 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 3.0 mil/h
R$ 15.4 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 423.3 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 4.1 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5 mil – 4.0 mil/h
R$ 12.8 mil – 20.5 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.6 mil – 4.1 mil/h
R$ 13.3 mil – 21.0 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World ~US$2,500/h (Paramount Business Jets Bell 412), up to ~US$4,000/h for large twins. Brazil: Flapper quotes twin-engine helicopters R$14,000-R$22,000/h (EC145/EC155 class cited ~R$20,500 ~US$4,000/h); ~R$5.4/USD => ~US$2,600-4,100/h. No Flapper Bell-412-specific BR rate published; BR range inferred from twin-turbine medium heli band.
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned 412EP (prod 1991-2012). Asking/value anchors: Aircraft Bluebook Spring 2021 (via AvBuyer FAQ) 1994 model = US$2.6M rising to US$9.6M for 2016; Controller market data Bell 412 range US$2.9M-6.2M; Boltflight used US$1.5M-3M / new US$4M-6M; a 2006 412EP reduced to US$5.95M. Most live listings are POA/make-offer (offshore/utility/military fleet). DOC ~US$2,000/h from aircraftcostcalculator total variable (US$676,670/300h=US$2,255; US$809,667/450h=US$1,799). Researched 2026-06-04.
- AvBuyer - Bell 412EP for sale (incl. Bluebook FAQ), WebFetch ok: 5 EP listings POA/make-offer; FAQ cites Aircraft Bluebook Spring 2021 US$2.6M(1994)-US$9.6M(2016)
- Controller.com - Bell 412 / 412EP listings, 403 on direct fetch; market range US$2.9M-6.2M per search snippet
- GlobalAir - Bell 412-EP for sale, WebFetch ok: 4 EP listings (1988-2014), all 'Please Call'
- Boltflight - Bell 412EP price and operating costs, WebFetch ok: new US$4-6M, used US$1.5-3M; fuel US$300-400/h
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Bell 412EP, 403 on direct fetch; via search: total variable US$676,670@300h (US$2,255/h) and US$809,667@450h (US$1,799/h)
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
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FAA cert.
23 de jun de 1994
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
1.300
O Bell 412 EP é a variante de desempenho ampliado do Bell 412, helicóptero médio a turbina produzido entre 1994 e 2012 e hoje fora de linha. Com peso máximo de decolagem de 5.398 kg, alcance de 365 nm e velocidade de cruzeiro de 122 kt, é dimensionado para etapas curtas e médias com carga alta, em missões como apoio offshore, transporte de equipes e operação governamental. A cabine acomoda 7 passageiros na configuração típica e chega a 15 lugares no arranjo mais denso. No Brasil, o tipo é identificado pelo código ICAO B412, o que ajuda a rastrear a frota registrada e a disponibilidade de manutenção e peças.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Combustível
- 330 gal
- Combustível
- 2.214 lbs
- Razão de subida
- 1.350 ft/min
- Altitude máx. operação
- 20.000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Configuração típica
- Vip 6
- Volume da cabine
- 220 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Motores
- 1× P&W PT6T-3DF Twin Pac (1.800 shp)
- APU
- Não
- Piloto automático
- Sim
- Weather radar
- Não
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- Conklin & de Decker helicopter operating cost summaries 2023-2024 (DOC ~$1,970/h; fuel ~$720/h; maintenance ~$480/h) · Aircraft Cost Calculator (aircraftcostcalculator.com) Bell 412EP, variable $671,051/yr & fixed $836,198/yr at 300 h/yr · Bell Flight 412EP / 412EPI product specifications (1 x PT6T-3D Twin-Pac, 122 kt cruise) · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D Twin-Pac, TBO 4,000 h (Wikipedia / P&WC) · Bolt Flight & industry helicopter cost guides (pilot $70-120k, hangar $6-24k, insurance $90-150k)
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Seguro
- US$ 90.000/ano
- Preço médio pre-owned
- US$ 3.500.000
- Preço de referência combustível
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 17,1 m
- Envergadura
- 14,02 m
- Altura
- 4,57 m
Weights & fuel
- Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
- 3.079 kg
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 5.398 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 1.249 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 2.236 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona7 typical passengers · 15 maxVIP 6 lug.
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Length
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Width
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Height
—
Volume
220 cu ft
Baggage
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Differences between variants
Bell 412 EPBell 412 EPI2013+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 1994 - Variante 'Enhanced Performance'
Introduzida pela Bell Helicopter em 1994, substituindo o 412SP. Motorização Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D Twin-Pac com maior potência em emergência.
Bell Helicopter - 1994FAA certification
- 2012End of production
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Variante 412EP.
Bell 412 EP (Enhanced Performance, 1991-2013), variante intermediária. Frota BR estimada 2-5 aeronaves. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 3-5M.
18 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Quatro pás com sistema antitorque eficiente
Rotor principal de 4 pás (vs 2 do Bell 212) reduz vibração e ruído, facilitando operações em centros urbanos e missões SAR/EMS prolongadas.
Bell
Limitations
Velocidade modesta para a categoria
VNE de 140 KIAS e cruzeiro típico de 122 kt limita uso em missões de longo alcance comparado a AW139 (165 kt cruise).
Bell 412 specifications
Curiosities
Linhagem direta do UH-1 Huey
Compartilha DNA estrutural com o Bell 212 e, anteriormente, com o icônico UH-1, explica a robustez e simplicidade típica da família para operações offshore.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP cost?
The Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 3.5M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP?
The maximum range is 365 nm (365 NM · 676 km).
How fast is the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP?
Cruise speed is 122 kt, equivalent to 226 km/h.
How many passengers does the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP seat?
The Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP seats up to 15 passengers, crew not included.
How many Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP are there in Brazil?
There are 4 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026). The Bell 412 family (3 variants) totals 18 units.
Who operates the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP in Brazil?
1 distinct operator operates 1 unit of the Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135), concentrated in MG (data as of 9/22/2026). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Bell Helicopter Bell 412 EP per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 4,058 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 2,999 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 423,250 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.