407 vs Bell 412
407 vs Bell 412 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 260 km/h, range 600 vs 980 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 5,398 kg, built 1,600 vs 1,300 units.
Specifications
|
407 |
Bell 412 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Bell |
| First flight |
29 June 1995 |
1 August 1979 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
1981 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
1300 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$15 million |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
154.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
14.0 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
17.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
260 km/h |
260 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
980 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,700 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,722 kg |
5,398 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,210 kg |
3,079 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 606 kW
|
1 x 930 kW
|
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Which is faster, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 15 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Bell 412?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.
