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Bell 412 vs UH-1Y Venom

Bell 412 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 260 vs 304 km/h, range 980 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 8,391 kg, built 1,300 vs 160 units.

Specifications
Bell 412 UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 1 August 1979 20 December 2001
Year introduced 1981 2008
Number produced 1300 units 160 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.9 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 17.1 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 980 km 240 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
Both the Bell 412 and UH-1Y Venom have a service ceiling of 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 27 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.