Agusta-Bell AB.212

Agusta-Bell AB.212
Pays	États-Unis Italie
Rôle	Hélicoptère polyvalent
Premier vol	1971
Construit	Inconnu

Lla Agusta-Bell AB.212 est un hélicoptère polyvalent construit en Italie par Agusta à partir d’une licence pour construire l’hélicoptère américain Bell 212.

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General Characteristics

The Agusta-Bell AB.212 is the Italian license-built version of the U.S. Bell 212, which is a twin-engine development of the famous single-engine Bell 205 (UH-1 Huey). The dual-engine design provides significantly improved safety and performance, particularly in challenging environments (like « hot and high » conditions) and over water, making it popular for naval and paramilitary roles.

Property	Typical Value (AB.212)
Rôle	Medium Utility / Transport / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Fabricant	Agusta (now part of Leonardo S.p.A.)
First Flight (Bell 212)	April 1968
Crew	1 or 2 pilots (2 for IFR operation)
Capacity (Passengers)	Up to 14 passengers or 6 stretchers/litters
Main Rotor Diameter	14.63 m (48 ft 0 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	5,080 kg (11,200 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 Twin-Pac coupled turboshaft engine.
Power System: The Twin-Pac consists of two power turbines that drive a common gearbox, providing redundancy.
Thrust Output (Combined): Approximately 1,342 kW (1,800 shp) total, with the ability to maintain 671 kW (900 shp) for 30 minutes in case of a single-engine failure.
Rotor System: Two-bladed semi-rigid main rotor and a two-bladed tail rotor.
Cabin: Features a spacious cabin with sliding side doors and a flat floor, easily convertible for troop transport, medevac, or cargo.
Naval Variant (AB.212ASW): Developed by Agusta, this variant features a large radar dome above the cockpit, corrosion protection, and equipment for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), including dipping sonar and the ability to carry torpedoes.

Performance and Capabilities

Maximum Speed: Up to 240 km/h (130 knots, 149 mph).
Cruise Speed: Approximately 185–205 km/h (100–110 knots).
Service Ceiling: 5,300 m (17,400 ft).
Max Range: Approximately 420 km (230 nautical miles).
Internal Cargo Capacity: 6.23 m³ (220 ft³).
External Load Capacity: The external cargo hook can lift up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb).
Operational Use: Widely used by civil operators for offshore transport and logging, and by military forces for utility, SAR (Search and Rescue), and naval operations (especially the ASW variant).