412EPX vs R22 Beta II
The 412EPX leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
The Bell Textron 412EPX (introduced 1981) and the Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II (introduced 1985) 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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412EPX vs R22 Beta II: the key differences
- The 412EPX delivers 112% more range (412EPX: 402 nm; R22 Beta II: 190 nm).
- The 412EPX delivers 27% more cruise speed (412EPX: 122 kt; R22 Beta II: 96 kt).
- The 412EPX delivers 550% more passenger capacity (412EPX: 13 seats; R22 Beta II: 2 seats).
- The R22 Beta II is the newer design (introduced 1985 versus 1981 for the 412EPX), a gap of 4 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 1,370 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the 412EPX runs 2 engines against 1 on the R22 Beta II — 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 R22 Beta II 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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412EPX vs R22 Beta II: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 412EPX or the R22 Beta II?
The 412EPX has the longer published range — 402 nm versus 190 nm for the R22 Beta II.
Does the 412EPX or R22 Beta II seat more passengers?
The 412EPX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 13 seats, compared with 2 on the R22 Beta II.
Which is faster, the 412EPX or the R22 Beta II?
The 412EPX cruises faster, at 122 kt versus 96 kt for the R22 Beta II.
Which is newer, the 412EPX or the R22 Beta II?
The R22 Beta II is the newer design, introduced in 1985 versus 1981 for the 412EPX.
Is the 412EPX or the R22 Beta II the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 412EPX is the larger aircraft — 11,900 lbs versus 1,370 lbs for the R22 Beta II.
Should I buy the 412EPX or the R22 Beta II?
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 R22 Beta II 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 412EPX vs R22 Beta II?
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.