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Bell 412 vs TH-55 Osage

Bell 412 vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 260 vs 140 km/h, range 980 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 703 kg, built 1,300 vs 2,800 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Hughes TH-55 Osage military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 TH-55 Osage
Specifications
Bell 412 TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Hughes
First flight 1 August 1979 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1981 1961
Number produced 1300 units 2800 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 7.7 m
Height 4.6 m 2.5 m
Length 17.1 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 980 km 480 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 20 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.