

Since then, 869 were produced and are operational worldwide, including 260 manufactured by AgustaWestland. The first flight of the Bell 412 was completed in August 1979 and the Agusta Bell AB 412 first flew in January 1981. The development of Bell 412 began in the 1970s with the conversion of two Bell 212 helicopters into Bell 412 prototypes. The 412 helicopter is manufactured by Bell Helicopters and AgustaWestland under a licensed production arrangement for the European, African and Middle East civil and military markets. US Parks Police Service Bell 412 with personnel using rappel equipment.ĪB412 in service with the Corpo Forestale Stato, the Italian Forestry Department.Ĥ12 helicopter on a utility mission for a client in the offshore industry. The AB412 is in service with the Italian police, the Carabinieri. The 412 on a fire-fighting mission using a 'bambi bucket' to drop water. The AB412 cockpit, with four liquid-crystal displays. The 412 in use as an air ambulance by Erlanger Life Force of Tennessee. The 412 helicopter is manufactured by Bell Helicopters and also by AgustaWestland under licence.
