Pakistan Government has received two Bell 412 EP (Enhanced Performance) helicopters from US Government which will help Pakistan in their counter insurgency efforts. Here I want to mention that the Bell 412 EP helicopters are already a part of the Pakistan Defense modernization plans. According to Pakistan Military modernization plan the military is expected to acquire 26 Bell 412 EP helicopters beside numerous other equipment from different countries including US, France, China and Russia.
According to Press Release by US Embassy in Islamabad:
ISLAMABAD: The United States government Tuesday delivered two Bell 412 EP helicopters to the Government of Pakistan to assist the Pakistan military in its counter-insurgency efforts.
The U.S. Army Brig. General Michael Nagata handed over the helicopters to Brig. Tippu Karim, 101 Army Aviation Commander during a signing ceremony at Qasim Army Air Base in Rawalpindi, said a press release of the US embassy issued here today.
The U.S. purchased the two enhanced-performance utility transport helicopters, valued at $24 million, to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency operations. The U.S. also provided $20 million in associated spare parts, special tools and other equipment to support the aircraft.
“The purchase of the aircraft demonstrates the United States’ full commitment to a stable, long-term strategic partnership with Pakistan-one based on shared interests and mutual respect that will continue to expand and deepen in future years,” Brig. Gen. Nagata said during the ceremony.
During the last three years, U.S. civilian and security assistance to Pakistan has totaled more than $4 billion. Assistance provided and delivered has included support for medical aid, school refurbishment, bridge and well reconstruction, food distribution, agricultural and education projects.
Specific security assistance includes 14 F-16 fighter aircraft, 10 Mi-17 helicopters, more than 450 vehicles for Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, hundreds of night vision goggles, day/night scopes, radios, and thousands of protective vests and first-aid items for Pakistan’s security forces.
In addition, the U.S. funded and provided training for more than 370 Pakistani military officers in a wide range of leadership and development programs covering topics such as counter terrorism, intelligence, logistics, medical, flight safety, and military law.
Video of Pakistan Army Bell 412 Doing Loop
Specifications (412EP)
Data from International Directory of Civil Aircraft, Bell 412EP Product Specifications
General characteristics
Rotor head and transmission of a Bell 412
* Crew: 1-2 pilots
* Capacity: up to 13 passengers, maximum external load of 4,500 lb (2,040 kg)
* Length: 56 ft 1 in (17.1 m)
* Rotor diameter: 46 ft (14.0 m)
* Height: 15 ft (4.6 m)
* Disc area: 1,662 ft² (154.4 m²)
* Empty weight: 6,789 lb (3,079 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 11,900 lb (5,397 kg)
* Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3BE Twin-Pac turboshafts, 900 shp (671 kW) each
* Fuselage length: 43 ft (13.1 m)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 140 knots (161 mph, 259 km/h)
* Cruise speed: 122 knots (140 mph, 226 km/h)
* Range: 402 nmi (463 mi, 745 km)
* Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,096 m)
* Rate of climb: 1,350 ft/min (6.86 m/s)
* Power/mass: 0.2663 hp/lb (437 W/kg)
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