The Bell 412EPX is the enhanced performance variant of the proven Bell 412 utility helicopter, developed jointly by Bell Textron and Japan’s Subaru Corporation. Based on the Bell 412EPI, the 412EPX introduces key structural and systems upgrades to increase mission capability, reliability, and payload.
Certified in 2018 and entering production in 2019, the 412EPX features a reinforced main rotor gearbox, allowing for increased internal maximum gross weight up to 12,200 pounds. It is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney PT6T-9 twin-pack turboshaft engines, each offering improved performance and operational margins. The helicopter has a maximum cruise speed of 123 knots and a range of approximately 360 nautical miles.
The 412EPX supports a wide range of missions, including utility transport, public safety, search and rescue, and para-public operations. The aircraft seats up to 14 passengers, not including crew, in various seating and mission-specific configurations. Cabin access is enabled by large sliding side doors, and the flat-floor cabin design accommodates stretchers, cargo, or modular seating as needed.
The cockpit is equipped with the Bell BasiX-Pro™ integrated avionics suite, providing enhanced situational awareness and reduced pilot workload. Operators benefit from the aircraft’s proven airframe reliability, upgraded mission systems, and improved performance in hot-and-high environments.
The Bell 412EPX remains in production as of 2025, offering government and commercial operators a versatile and modern twin-engine platform for demanding multi-role operations.
