407GXi vs 412EPX
The 412EPX leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
The Bell Textron 407GXi (introduced 2018) and the Bell Textron 412EPX (introduced 1981) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 412EPX carries more passengers. undefined
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407GXi vs 412EPX: the key differences
- The 412EPX delivers 22% more range (407GXi: 330 nm; 412EPX: 402 nm).
- The 407GXi delivers 9% more cruise speed (407GXi: 133 kt; 412EPX: 122 kt).
- The 412EPX delivers 86% more passenger capacity (407GXi: 7 seats; 412EPX: 13 seats).
- The 407GXi is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 1981 for the 412EPX), a gap of 37 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 412EPX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (11,900 lbs versus 5,250 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the 407GXi runs 1 engine against 2 on the 412EPX — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 412EPX seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 412EPX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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407GXi vs 412EPX: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 407GXi or the 412EPX?
The 412EPX has the longer published range — 402 nm versus 330 nm for the 407GXi.
Does the 407GXi or 412EPX seat more passengers?
The 412EPX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 13 seats, compared with 7 on the 407GXi.
Which is faster, the 407GXi or the 412EPX?
The 407GXi cruises faster, at 133 kt versus 122 kt for the 412EPX.
Which is newer, the 407GXi or the 412EPX?
The 407GXi is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 1981 for the 412EPX.
Is the 407GXi or the 412EPX the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 412EPX is the larger aircraft — 11,900 lbs versus 5,250 lbs for the 407GXi.
Should I buy the 407GXi or the 412EPX?
On published specifications the 412EPX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 407GXi vs 412EPX?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.