| Augusta Bell - 412 The 412 helicopter is manufactured by Bell Helicopters and AgustaWestland under a licensed production arrangement for the European, African and Middle East civil and military markets. The 412 structure incorporates many safety features including a rupture-resistant fuel system; jettisonable crew doors; sturdy construction and bulkheads for roll- over protection; wire strike protection on the nose; dual redundant electrical, hydraulic and fuel systems; dual digital flight control and a rugged high-reliability twin pack engine. The first image below is an AFZ-412 is seen on Zimbabwe Defences Forces Day on 9th August 2011 |