Bell 412 vs Agusta AW139
The AW139 and Bell 412 compare a modern medium twin against the rugged, proven twin-Huey-lineage 412.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bell 412 | Agusta AW139 |
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| Price Range | $5,200,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 15 kts (28 km/h) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Bell 412 or Agusta AW139?
Bottom line: Choose the AW139 for speed, cabin and modern avionics; choose the Bell 412 for rugged utility, proven reliability and lower cost. AW139 = modern/speed/cabin; 412 = rugged/value. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Eurocopter/Bell/Sikorsky mirrors in those brand files. Agusta-Bell (AB206/212) fold to Bell models (see board). - Original-brand policy: Agusta stays Agusta (not Leonardo); AW-prefix models are Agusta's own designs.
Pick the 412 if…
- Budget matters — from $5,200,000 vs $6,950,000, you save ~$1,750,000.
Pick the AW139 if…
- Newer design — production from 2003 vs 1979.
- More inventory — 26 listings vs 13.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.