The AB-212
is a light utility helicopter version of the Bell UH-1N Twin Huey
built under licence by Augusta. The AB-212 has a fifteen seat
configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers.
In cargo
configuration the AB-212 has an internal capacity of 220ft³ (6.23m³).
An external load of 5,000lb (2,268kg) can be carried by the AB-212.
Based on the stretched fuselage Bell 205, the Bell 212 was originally
developed for the Canadian Forces (CF) under the designation CUH-1N
Twin Huey.
Later the CF adopted a new designation system and the
aircraft was re-designated as the CH-135 Twin Huey. The CF approved
the development of the aircraft on May 1, 1968 and purchased 50
aircraft, with deliveries commencing in May 1971.
The Agusta-Bell AB 212 military utility transport version and is built
under license in Italy by Agusta. The Agusta-Bell AB 212ASW is
Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version.
|
AB-212 Specifications |
|
Type |
Light Utility
Helicopter |
|
Manufacturer |
Augusta-Bell |
|
Accommodation |
Crew of one to four and up
to 14 passengers |
|
Armament |
One 7.62 mm GAU-17 machine gun |
|
Performance |
Max
speed 135mph (220km/h) |
|
Main Rotor Diameter |
48ft (14.6m) |
|
Length |
57ft (17.4m) |
|
Height |
14ft 5in (4.4m) |
|
Weight |
max take off weight 9,500lb (4,300kg) |
|
Powerplant |
One Lycoming T53-L-13B turboshaft producing
1,400shp (1,045kW) |
|
Variants |
AB-212 utility transport, AB-212ASW
anti-submarine/anti-shipping version |
