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Bell 412 vs UH-72 Lakota

Bell 412 vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 260 vs 268 km/h, range 980 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 3,585 kg, built 1,300 vs 463 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Specifications
Bell 412 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 August 1979 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1981 2007
Number produced 1300 units 463 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 17.1 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 980 km 685 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is faster with a maximum speed of 268 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 26 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.