The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has signed an agreement to purchase a SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopter.
In additional to general law enforcement support, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit also aids in personnel and cargo transport, airborne photography, search and rescue operations, wildland fire suppression, and emergency medical transport services.
Other organizations in Southern California that have recently agreed to purchase a 412EPX include San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and San Diego Gas and Electric.
Certified in 2018, the 412EPX possesses an increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 pounds, and ability to carry up to 5,000 lbs. of goods with the cargo hook. It is a joint venture between Bell and Subaru.
Between Me and You Subaru Bell.. HuH? It’s knot easy for me to keep track of Helo makers. In the day knew the “Actual” People that Machined Engineered Built and Test Flew.. and maintained my CH54B Skycrane. As a Crane F/E Mech 5606 was Detected in my 80’s Flite Physical Blood Samples. Enough about me (till next time). Hoping with all these Helo types somebody keeps an eye on the the whole deal. Point Blank- Crew Safety is #1. Mission is #2.
You too ? 5606 in yur blood samples?
Bell Subaru….like Eurocopter / Airbus, Boeing/ Sikorsky…..even Erickson STC s to keep the ol 54 Skyscraper alive….now if they could only do that for the A10!
#WG12Wally correction >>>Lockheed Martian / Sikorsky … *****Boeing / Sikorsky is incorrect. I think.
Steve
Good morning
My mistake….Lockheed now owns Sikorsky
You, my man, are correct!!