Project Description

Bell 212

General Information

  • 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 (300.5 kg/m²)