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AGREEMENT

Japan Coast Guard

adds two SUBARU

BELL 412 EPX

Helicopters

Japan Coast Guard Expands SUBARU BELL
412 EPX Fleet to Six Helicopters for Enhanced
Operational Capabilities.

ell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., an-
Bnounced that Subaru Corporation has secured a
contract with the Japan Coast Guard for two additional
SUBARU BELL 412 EPX helicopters. These aircraft will
bolster the Coast Guard’s maritime security, search
and rescue operations, disaster relief efforts, and cargo
transport capabilities. With this latest acquisition, the
Japan Coast Guard’s fleet of SUBARU BELL 412 EPX
helicopters now totals six.
The Japan Coast Guard has operated over 40 Bell
212 and 412 helicopters for more than five decades.
Transitioning to the SUBARU BELL 412EPX was a logi-
cal progression due to the shared design similarities.
The SUBARU BELL 412EPX offers an extended hover
ceiling, increased payload capacity, a robust main rotor
gearbox, and dry run capability, ensuring superior op-
erational performance and efficiency. It also maintains
its long-standing reputation for reliability. Additionally,
the fleet features state-of-the-art integrated avionics
with large, intuitive displays that significantly reduce
pilot workload.
The company was the first to break the sound bar-
rier and introduce advanced tiltrotor systems to the
market, and it also played a significant role in NASA’s
first lunar mission. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas,
and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron
Inc., the company maintains a global presence. Further-
more, nearly one-quarter of its workforce comprises
military veterans, reflecting its commitment to sup-
porting military missions. Additionally, the company’s
breakthrough innovations consistently deliver excep-
tional customer experiences, with a focus on efficiency,
reliability, and safety.
For over 85 years, the company has been redefining
the flight experience and exploring new horizons in
aviation

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