Bell 212
1975-present
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Type: Multy characteristic transport and assault helicopter;
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Country of origin: USA / Canada
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Performance:
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Maximum speed 205 km/h;
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Range 420 km.
The twin-engined, Bell 212 helicopter was developed
from the single-engined Bell 205. Thanks to the second engine, the 212
is capable of flying in high temperatures and high altitude areas. The
primary fame of these helicopters comes from the merit of their brave rescue
missions which they performed during the Peace Of Galilee Operation and
the rescue of citizens who were stuck in floods and on cliffs. Mainly,
the means of rescuing is with the use of a rescue crane which is fixed
at the opening of the body. For the need of evacuating injured people,
the helicopter can carry six stretchers, a doctor and a medic.
