Private (Rogers Helicopters) Bell 212 N911VR
First prototyped in 1969, the Bell 212 was similar to the existing long-fuselage version of the UH-1 Huey (Model 205,) but with the Pratt and Whitney Canada "Twin Pac" powertrain (two PT6 turbines driving a common gearbox) replacing the previous single Lycoming turboshaft. More horsepower was obviously welcome, but the twin-engine setup also provided an added layer of redundancy, and resulting peace of mind, for users flying their Hueys over water; this version was the basis for subsequent U.S. Navy and Marine developments to the helicopter. Most subsequent civilian sales have also been of the Twin Pac Huey, as the model 212 and 412.
Private (Rogers Helicopters) Bell 212 N911VR
First prototyped in 1969, the Bell 212 was similar to the existing long-fuselage version of the UH-1 Huey (Model 205,) but with the Pratt and Whitney Canada "Twin Pac" powertrain (two PT6 turbines driving a common gearbox) replacing the previous single Lycoming turboshaft. More horsepower was obviously welcome, but the twin-engine setup also provided an added layer of redundancy, and resulting peace of mind, for users flying their Hueys over water; this version was the basis for subsequent U.S. Navy and Marine developments to the helicopter. Most subsequent civilian sales have also been of the Twin Pac Huey, as the model 212 and 412.