Bell 412Bell 412 EP1994–2012
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants1981+
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 412 EP is a medium turbine helicopter produced between 1994 and 2012. Price: the Bell 412 EP is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 3.5M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 365 nm, a cruise speed of 122 kt (226 km/h), up to 15 passengers. In Brazil there are 3 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 18 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 23 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/9/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data23 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 3.5MR$ 19.3M
market medianaging ≈ −4.4%/yr+30% vs Medium Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 2.6M
model year 1994
Best value
US$ 3.0M
model year 1998
Top of range
US$ 5.8M
model year 2012
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 1.5M
R$ 8.3M
Median
US$ 3.5M
R$ 19.3M
Maximum
US$ 6.2M
R$ 34.2M
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 ≈ ×1.11 to ×1.35 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.7M – 7.1M
R$ 9.2M – 39.4M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 1.9M – 8.4M
R$ 10.6M – 46.2M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 2.3K/h
R$ 12.9K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 423.3K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 4.4K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5K – 4.0K/h
R$ 13.8K – 22.1K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.6K – 4.1K/h
R$ 14.3K – 22.6K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 1 of 5 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- AvBuyer - Bell 412EP for sale (incl. Bluebook FAQ)
- Controller.com - Bell 412 / 412EP listings
- GlobalAir - Bell 412-EP for sale
- Boltflight - Bell 412EP price and operating costs
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Bell 412EP
PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026
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.
Jun 23, 1994
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced (this variant)
1,300
The Bell 412 EP is the extended-performance variant of the Bell 412, a medium turbine helicopter produced between 1994 and 2012 and now out of production. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,398 kg, a range of 365 nm and a cruise speed of 122 kt, it is sized for short and medium legs with a high load, in missions such as offshore support, crew transport and government operation. The cabin seats 7 passengers in the typical configuration and reaches 15 seats in the densest arrangement. In Brazil, the type is identified by ICAO code B412, which helps track the registered fleet and the availability of maintenance and parts.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 330 gal
- Rate of climb
- 1,350 ft/min
- Max operating altitude
- 20,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Typical configuration
- Vip 6
- Cabin volume
- 220 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 1× P&W PT6T-3DF Twin Pac (1,800 shp)
- APU
- No
- Autopilot
- Yes
- Weather radar
- No
Operating costs
- Data source
- 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 $90-150k)
- Last updated
- 2026
- Insurance
- US$ 90,000/yr
- Average pre-owned price
- US$ 3,500,000
- Reference fuel price
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 17.1 m
- Wingspan
- 14.02 m
- Height
- 4.57 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 3,079 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 5,398 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,249 L
- Fuel capacity
- 2,236 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone7 typical passengers · 15 maxVIP 6 seats
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
—
Height
—
Volume
220 cu ft
Baggage
—
Differences between variants
Bell 412 EPBell 412 EPI2013+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 1994 - 'Enhanced Performance' variant
Introduced by Bell Helicopter in 1994, replacing the 412SP. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D Twin-Pac with greater emergency power.
Bell Helicopter - 1994FAA certification
- 2012End of production
Brazil Fleet
The Bell 412 EP is a medium twin-engine helicopter with a 365 nm range and a 122 kt cruise speed, built from 1994 to 2012. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.
According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.106, issue of 28 Nov 2024), the 412EP is derived from the Bell 412 and received its FAA type certificate (H4SW) on 23 Jun 1994, in Category B, and on 5 Oct 1994, in Category A; EASA has recognised it since 28 Sep 2003. The data sheet places it in the Large Rotorcraft certification category (Categories A and B) and describes it as a twin-engine helicopter with seating for up to 14 passengers and one pilot, or 13 passengers and a crew of two, powered by PT6T-3D engines (or the PT6T-3DE and PT6T-3DF versions), in the section for serial numbers 36087 to 36999.
Out of production, the model can only be bought pre-owned. The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.
Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.
18 registrations in the RAB across the Bell 412 family (3 variants), all statuses
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Four blades with an efficient anti-torque system
The 4-blade main rotor (vs 2 on the Bell 212) reduces vibration and noise, easing operations in urban centers and prolonged SAR/EMS missions.
Bell
Limitations
Modest speed for the category
VNE of 140 KIAS and typical cruise of 122 kt limit use on long-range missions compared to the AW139 (165 kt cruise).
Bell 412 specifications
Curiosities
Direct lineage from the UH-1 Huey
Shares structural DNA with the Bell 212 and, before that, with the iconic UH-1, which explains the robustness and simplicity typical of the family for offshore operations.
Bell 412 EP for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bell 412 EP cost?
The 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. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Bell 412 EP?
The maximum range is 365 nm (365 NM · 676 km).
How fast is the Bell 412 EP?
Cruise speed is 122 kt, equivalent to 226 km/h.
How many passengers does the Bell 412 EP seat?
The Bell 412 EP seats up to 15 passengers, crew not included.
How many Bell 412 EP are there in Brazil?
There are 3 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
How much does it cost to operate the Bell 412 EP per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 4,450 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,334 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, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.
What is the market for the Bell 412 EP like in Brazil?
The Bell 412 EP is a medium twin-engine helicopter with a 365 nm range and a 122 kt cruise speed, built from 1994 to 2012. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.