Agusta AB-212AS

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The Bell 212 Twin Huey (also known as the Twin Two-Twelve) is a two-blade, twin-engine, medium helicopter that first flew in 1968.

Originally manufactured by Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, Texas, production was moved to Mirabel, Quebec, Canada in 1988, along with all Bell commercial helicopter production after that plant opened in 1986.

The 212 is marketed to civilian operators and has a fifteen-seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers.

In cargo 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.

General characteristics

• Crew: 1 (two for IFR operation)
• Capacity: 14
• Length: 57 ft 1.68 in (17.43 m)
• Rotor diameter: 48 ft (14.64 m)
• Height: 12 ft 6.83 in (3.83 m)
• Disc area: 1,809.5 ft² (168.3 m²)
• Empty weight: 6529.4 lb (2961.7 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 11,200 lb (5,080 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 or -3B turboshaft, 1,800 shp (1,342 kW)

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 223 km/h)
• Maximum speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 223 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 100 knots (115 mph, 186 km/h)
• Range: 237 nm (439 km)
• Service ceiling: 17,400 ft (5,305 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,745 ft/min (532 m/min)
• Disc loading: 6.19 lb/ft² (30.22 kg/m²)